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NASA’s Lucy finds a wobbling peanut-shaped asteroid with signs of ancient water

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft discovered that asteroid Donaldjohanson is a wobbling, peanut-shaped relic born from a violent collision and slowly reshaped by

Publication Date: June 25, 2026·Reading Time: 5 min·Trust 82 / 100·Category: Science
NASA’s Lucy finds a wobbling peanut-shaped asteroid with signs of ancient water
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NASA’s Lucy finds a wobbling peanut-shaped asteroid with signs of ancient water. NASA’s Lucy spacecraft discovered that asteroid Donaldjohanson is a wobbling, peanut-shaped relic born from a violent collision and slowly reshaped by the subtle force of sunlight. It also carries traces of ancient water, making it an important clue to the solar system’s mysterious past.

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NASA’s Lucy finds a wobbling peanut-shaped asteroid with signs of ancient water. NASA’s Lucy spacecraft discovered that asteroid Donaldjohanson is a wobbling, peanut-shaped relic born from a violent collision and slowly reshaped by the subtle force of sunlight. It also carries traces of ancient water, making it an important clue to the solar system’s mysterious past.

This article was categorized under science based on the title and source information. The publication date is Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:23:20 GMT.

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  • 01NASA’s Lucy finds a wobbling peanut-shaped asteroid with signs of ancient water
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  • 01Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:23:20 GMT: Science Daily published the report.
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