Why asteroids tumble instead of spin—gaia data reveals the answer

Why asteroids tumble instead of spin—gaia data reveals the answer

Asteroids may look like simple space rocks, but their movements hide complex physics. Some spin neatly on their axes, while others tumble chaotically, flipping in unpredictable ways. For decades, astronomers have wondered why so many asteroids spin irregularly and why smaller ones are more likely to tumble. Now, thanks to data from the European Space […] The post Why asteroids tumble instead of spin—gaia data reveals the answer appeared first on…