Two large asteroids found spinning as fast as a fairground ride
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New ScientistBy Jonathan O’Callaghan10/9/2026, 5:00:00 PM

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Rocks in the asteroid belt rotating at ultra-fast speeds suggest our understanding of asteroid structure might be wrong
Key Takeaways
- Two large asteroids found spinning as fast as a fairground ride.
Rocks in the asteroid belt rotating at ultra-fast speeds suggest our understanding of asteroid structure might be wrong
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