Science News Online (1/2/99): References for Craft poised for NEAR visit to an asteroid

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Craft poised for NEAR visit to an asteroid

Entering orbit later this month about from 1,000 kilometers from the asteroid 433 Eros and eventually coming to within a few kilometers of its surface, the Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous spacecraft will determine the composition, shape, and density of Eros to an unprecedented accuracy.

References:

1998. Briefing schedule for NEAR rendezvous with asteroid Eros. National Aeronautics and Space Administration News Release. December. Washington, DC.
Further Readings:

Cowen, R. 1997. Waltzing past Mathilde. Science News 152(July 12):29.

Sources:

William Bottke
Cornell University
Center for Radiophysics & Space Research
Ithaca, NY 14853

Joseph Ververka
Cornell University
Center for Radiophysics & Space Research
Ithaca, NY 14853

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