Glossary · Celestial objects
Asteroid
A small rocky body orbiting the Sun, mainly in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter. Missions like Psyche or OSIRIS-REx study their composition to understand the formation of the Solar System.
Definition
A small rocky body orbiting the Sun, mainly in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter. Missions like Psyche or OSIRIS-REx study their composition to understand the formation of the Solar System.