NASA Spacecraft Sends Back Close-Ups of Dwarf Planet Ceres

NASA's Dawn spacecraft is sending back incredible close-ups of the dwarf planet Ceres. The spacecraft has been circling Ceres since 2015. In June, it reached its lowest orbit yet, skimming the surface from just 22 miles (35 kilometers) up. The latest pictures released Monday offer unprecedented views of a huge impact crater known for its bright salty deposits. Landslides are clearly visible on the rim. Chief engineer Marc Rayman of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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