New study reveals Pluto and Charon’s origin: a unique "kiss and capture" collision redefines how binary systems form.

The colliding particles must have enough energy for the collision to be successful or effective in producing a reaction. The minimum amount of energy for a collision to be successful is called the ...

Pluto and Charon's origin story has been rewritten by a recent study, revealing they formed from a unique "kiss and capture" ...

Sydney Dolan develops a model at MIT for managing space traffic to prevent orbit-collisions and ensure satellite safety.