Scientists discover new minimoons orbiting Earth – what could this mean for our planet’s future

Recent discoveries have challenged previous assumptions about the space near Earth, revealing a potential population of undiscovered "minimoons," some of which may be lunar debris. The identification of 2024 PT5, an asteroid-like object with lunar characteristics, supports this theory. These minimoons offer a unique opportunity to study the Moon's impact history and could serve as targets for future space missions.

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