Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Two example simulations showing deformation of the asteroid body through time, with colors in the asteroid body showing degree of deformation. The region of deformed material in the simulation on the right grows at a faster rate as the asteroid material is weaker and less porous than the simulation on the left.

Read more here: llnl.gov/news/llnl-leads-new-dart-mission-paper-inferring-asteroid-material-properties-deflection-test