Europe's Hera spacecraft captures first clear view of DART-impacted asteroids Didymos and Dimorphos

The European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft has achieved a significant milestone, capturing its first clear image of the binary asteroid system Didymos and Dimorphos. This mission will conduct a detailed 'crash site investigation' to understand the aftermath of NASA's DART impact in 2022 and uncover why Dimorphos's orbit shifted more than scientists predicted. Hera will use a suite of instruments and deploy CubeSats to gather close-up observations, contributing vital data to planetary defense strategies.