07. Is it possible to land on asteroids? Will we ever set foot on an asteroid? (A K2S Question)

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One spacecraft has already done so. Because asteroids' gravity is so small, it would be a bit tricky. But, there is nothing to prevent a spacecraft from landing on one. It is very probable that people will land on asteroids someday.

Answer provided by Alan Hale, Ph.D. & Capt. USN (Ret.) William Readdy


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