What did NASA's Dawn discover on Ceres?

What did NASA's Dawn discover on Ceres?

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The video explores the Dawn spacecraft's mission to study Vesta and Ceres, focusing on its unique ion engines that allowed it to orbit two celestial bodies. The mission revealed Ceres' composition, including its icy nature and cryovolcanoes, which are unlike typical asteroids. Observations showed bright spots, craters, and unusual features like Ahuena Mons. The mission concluded in 2017, leaving Dawn in orbit around Ceres, contributing valuable data for future research.

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