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@TerryHancock @ryan
I'm sure they'll inculded it in the calculations of the new orbit. LICIACube's observations may be crucial to figure out the properties of Dimorphos' ground and the actual shape of the excavation caused by the impact.

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Terry Hancock

@65dBnoise @ryan

I would look at it as measuring the new orbit to calculate the losses, myself.

This issue of cohesiveness is one of the big unknowns about redirecting asteroids -- how well do they hold together?. Right now, we just have guesses.

We did have some info from the OSIRIS-REx sample return about the consistency of the immediate surface of another NEA, but that still leaves a lot unanswered or uncertain.

Really interesting stuff! 🤩 🤓

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