Close-up image of asteroid Eros showing the planned landing site of the NEAR-Shoemaker spacecraft (yellow circle). The inset shows a wider view of the asteroid. The spacecraft's controlled descent onto the asteroid's surface is a historic event in space exploration.

Astronomy Picture from 06/02/2001

Touchdown Site on Asteroid Eros

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap010206.html


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Image shows a close-up view of the surface of asteroid Eros, with a yellow circle highlighting the planned landing site for the NEAR-Shoemaker spacecraft on February 12. A smaller inset image shows a broader view of the asteroid. The landing site is on the edge of a saddle-shaped feature called Himeros and near the boundary between two distinct terrain types.

Astronomy Picture from 06/02/2001

Touchdown Site on Asteroid Eros

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap010206.html


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