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NASA and ESA say comet maps likely exploded near Sun
NewsBytes | April 11, 2026 3:39 AM CST

Comet maps yields clues about sungrazers

MAPS's dramatic end is a reminder of how unpredictable space can be.
Sungrazing comets are fragile but can put on quite a show before they vanish.
While some comets survive their close call with the sun, others like MAPS don't make it, giving scientists new clues about these cosmic daredevils and how they behave in extreme conditions.


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