The landing of the NEAR-Shoemaker spacecraft on asteroid 433 Eros
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The significance of a spacecraft landing on an asteroid called 433 Eros is explained in detail, and research planned and carried out is described.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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Shoemaker crater as the source of most ejecta blocks on the asteroid 433 Eros
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Research on the surface of the asteroid 433 Eros, carried out by the Shoemaker spacecraft, is described in detail, with a focus on ejecta blocks.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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The nature of ponded deposits on Eros
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Research on ponded deposits on the asteroid, Eros, studied through the NEAR-Shoemaker spacecraft, is examined in detail. Surface deposits found on Eros have surprised researchers.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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