In July 2011, the Dawn Probe Entered Orbit Around

question 135

Multiple Choice

In July 2011, the Dawn probe entered orbit around

• A) the asteroid Vesta.
• B) the asteroid Ida.
• C) the asteroid Gaspra.
• D) the asteroid Ceres.
• E) the comet Wild.

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