The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Hera mission is set to launch today aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral. The mission will revisit the Didymos asteroid system to study the aftermath of NASA’s DART mission, which altered the trajectory of the asteroid Dimorphos in 2022. Hera will provide detailed insights into asteroid deflection, a crucial element in planetary defense strategies. Mission Overview: A Critical Step in Planetary DefenseThe Hera mission aims to conduct an extensive investigation of Dimorphos, focusing on the effects of NASA’s DART impact. The mission will measure …