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Freecz t1_jalg4od wrote

Dumb question, but what does it mean that the orbit was altered by 33 min? Also is that a lot?

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ForgiLaGeord t1_jankvmo wrote

The asteroid they struck orbits another asteroid, and now that orbit takes 33 fewer minutes to complete.

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Freecz t1_jao5p5h wrote

Oh I didn't know that. Very cool. Thanks for the information!

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