Satellite Formation around the Largest Asteroids by Kevin J. Walsh, Ronald-Louis Ballouz, Harrison F. Agrusa, Josef Hanus̆, Martin Jutzi, Patrick Michel

“…Here we show, by combining simulations of impacts into porous low-density asteroids, their subsequent disruption, reaccumulation, and long-term satellite stability, a direct pathway for the formation of satellites. …”
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Technical Challenges and Ethical, Legal and Social Issues (ELSI) for Asteroid Mining and Planetary Defense by Evie Kendal, Tony Milligan, Martin Elvis

“…Advances in the field of asteroid dynamics continue to yield new knowledge regarding the behavior and characteristics of asteroids, allowing unprecedented levels of accuracy for predicting trajectories and contributing to impact avoidance strategies. …”
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