Martian moon Deimos’ quirks may be due to an asteroid strike

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Summary:
- The article discusses new scientific research examining the origins of Deimos, one of Mars' two moons, specifically investigating the theory that it was formed from the debris of a massive asteroid impact on Mars.
- It highlights how planetary scientists are utilizing data from recent orbital missions to analyze the composition and orbital mechanics of Deimos to better understand the early history of the Martian system.

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