Andy Cheng Quotes

Rubble pile asteroids are something we always figured would be out there, and suddenly, 'voila,' there was one in front of us.

- Andy Cheng

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Rubble | Pile | Asteroids | Figured | Suddenly |

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This question was the subject of a noisy debate over the years leading to NEAR, with strong proponents on both sides. With the NEAR result, the question is settled. - Andy Cheng

The surface is strewn with very angular, large rocks - much more so than was expected. They've picked the most benign looking spot, but it has not turned out to be very benign. - Andy Cheng

The object has not been co-operative at all. It is an incredibly nasty place to land. - Andy Cheng