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2018 CN41Artificial Space ObjectsAsteroidsAstronomyElon Musk

Astronomers Confuse Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster for a New Asteroid

In a cosmic mix-up, astronomers mistook Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster for a new asteroid, dubbing it '2018 CN41' before realizing the error. Originally launched by SpaceX in 2018, this quirky celestial object orbits closer to Earth than the Moon, highlighting the growing challenge of identifying artificial space debris among natural celestial bodies.

Jan 25
Astronomers Confuse Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster for a New Asteroid

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