ESA's Robot Telescope Discovers Asteroid with Planet-Saving Potential
TL;DR
The European Space Agency has activated its new Flyeye telescope, inspired by an insect's eye, which has successfully captured its first images of celestial objects, marking a significant step in planetary defense by enhancing early detection of potentially hazardous asteroids through autonomous, wide-field sky surveys and a planned global network.
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