Astronomers have captured the 6,000 mile trail following the intentional collision
An Image of a celestial debris trail floating through space caused by a NASA spacecraft deliberately colliding with an asteroid has been released.
The aim of the intentional collision was to test ways Earth could divert potentially hazardous asteroids away from the planet. The mission was broadcast via a live stream last Monday night and was watched by thousands. US Naval Academy astronomer, who shot the photo with Kareta, said: "Now begins the next phase of work for the DART team as they analyse their data and observations by our team and other observers around the world who shared in studying this exciting event.
Top Trending Stories Today NASA planetary science director Dr Lori Glaze said: "We're embarking on a new era of humankind, an era in which we potentially have the capability to protect ourselves from something like a dangerous hazardous asteroid impact.The asteroid orbited another space rock known as 'Didymos' and they will continue to monitor how the NASA strike changes the orbit.
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