Huge Asteroid Spins Impossibly Fast, Sets Rotation Record

Source: newscientist.com

The Vera Rubin Observatory's early data uncovered 19 superfast rotating asteroids, including a massive one called 2025 MN45 that spins quicker than any of its size on record. This discovery showcases the observatory's power to detect faint, distant objects and probe their hidden strengths. It matters because spin rates unlock secrets about asteroid makeup and solar system history.