NASA's DART Mission Unleashes 'Swarm of Boulders' in Spectacular Space Show

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The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of the aftermath of NASA's DART mission, which intentionally collided with the asteroid Dimorphos. The impact resulted in a debris field of at least 37 boulders ranging from 3 to 22 feet in diameter being flung into space. The success of the mission demonstrates the potential for altering the trajectory of asteroids and preventing potential collisions with Earth. The observations provide valuable insights into the effects of asteroid impacts and could help refine future deflection strategies.
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