"The Influence of Giant Impacts on Solar System Planet Formation"

Giant impacts play a crucial role in the formation of planets in the solar system, from the initial collision of planetesimals to the later stage of protoplanets merging. These impacts can reshape planets and affect their habitability, as seen in the formation of Earth's moon and the tilt of Uranus. Understanding the impact of giant collisions is important for comprehending planetary diversity and the search for habitable worlds beyond our solar system.