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Asteroid Speed Record
The fastest asteroid ever recorded is 2001 XK30, which traveled at 64 km/s (230,000 km/h) relative to Earth. That's fast enough to cross the Atlantic in under 20 seconds.
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Asteroid Speed Record
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Venus Day Length
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Water on Mars
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Total Solar Eclipse Duration
The longest total solar eclipse can last up to 7 minutes and 31 seconds. The lon...
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