Astronomers recently identified what they believed to be a new near-Earth asteroid. However, they later discovered that the object was actually the remains of Elon Musk’s cherry-red Tesla Roadster, which was launched into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket in 2018.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
This article highlights an amusing yet intriguing incident in the field of astronomy, demonstrating the complexities and occasional pitfalls of space observation. For tech enthusiasts, it underscores the impact of human-made objects on space science. The fact that a car could be mistaken for an asteroid also opens up discussions about the need for more sophisticated tracking and identification systems to differentiate between natural celestial bodies and space debris.
Source: Newly discovered near-Earth asteroid isn’t an asteroid at all — it’s Elon Musk’s trashed Tesla – Livescience.com
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