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Why do all planets in our solar system orbit the Sun the same way? This documentary unravels the cosmic forces, from the ...

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Study discovered that Chiron, a small icy world between Saturn and Uranus, is forming rings. This shows how small worlds ...

A new study reveals that the asteroid belt is slowly disappearing, offering insights into its long-term fate and what this means for our solar system.

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