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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Marcia Dunn

INSANE: Nasa s lucy spacecraft beams back pictures of an asteroid shaped like a lumpy bowling pin | Vintage Vibes

Asteroid Flyby - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has beamed back pictures from its latest asteroid flyby, revealing a long, lumpy, odd-shaped space rock.

The space agency released the images Monday, a day after the close approach. It was considered a dress rehearsal for the more critical asteroid encounters ahead closer to Jupiter.

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