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NASA Is About to Crash Into an Asteroid. Here’s How to Watch.

September 25, 2022

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The DART mission has been flying to its target since launching last year. On Monday night, it will connect.

BY KENNETH CHANG | NYTimes Science | Disclosure

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NASA Is About to Crash Into an Asteroid. Here’s How to Watch.

The DART mission has been flying to its target since launching last year. On Monday night, it will connect.

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