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The European Space Agency's Hera probe is expected to launch on October 7 to examine the aftermath of NASA's DART mission, which successfully altered the trajectory of the asteroid Dimorphos. This mission aims to gather crucial data on the impact's effects and the asteroid's characteristics.

A recent anomaly during a SpaceX launch may delay the Hera mission, which has an open launch window until October 27. Once operational, Hera will travel past Mars and reach Dimorphos in December 2026 for a detailed six-month investigation.