Astronomers have long been intrigued by the makeup of the asteroid belt’s largest body. When it was first spotted in 1801, ...

Now, using AI, scientists have reanalyzed the entire surface of the dwarf planet Ceres. While previous studies ... spectral data with geological features, AI helped the team confirm that organic ...

The Haulani crater, for example, also features bright streaks of mysterious ... by an impact is different than the general surface composition of Ceres," Maria Cristina de Sanctis, another ...

Meanwhile, the remaining astronauts would depart for Ceres by April 2036, followed by a 574-day transit. Upon arrival by November 2037, the three-person crew would land on the surface. This would ...