Astronomers are shining light on the dark objects in a narrow part of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
To better understand how these dark asteroids came to be at their current home in the outer reaches of the asteroid belt, researchers used computer models to trace their evolution. They found that these asteroids likely formed farther out in the solar system and were pulled into their current home by Jupiter's or Saturn's gravity.
Next, researchers plan to explore if there are any more Ceres-like large asteroids in the main belt. They say high-resolution and high-sensitivity instruments onboard the will help them better characterize the mineralogy and composition of these asteroids. Also of interest is a possible sample-return mission to Ceres to retrieve a sample of evaporites evolved from deep brines, Takir told Space.com. Such a mission is recommended in the 2023-2032
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