Historical Events tagged with "gaspra"
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Space Exploration
Galileo Spacecraft Visits Asteroid 951 Gaspra
October 29th, 1991 33 years ago
The American spacecraft Galileo made history by closely approaching asteroid 951 Gaspra, marking a significant milestone as the first spacecraft to visit an asteroid. It captured images and data that revealed valuable information about the asteroid's surface and shape. This mission provided insights into the composition and characteristics of such celestial bodies, contributing to our understanding of the early solar system.
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