Comet C/2013 A1 (Siding Spring): recently discovered long period comet. Will have close encounter with Mars on October 19, 2014. Collision is extremely unlikely. Passing through the coma and/or tail is likely. Increases risk to Martian spacecraft. Meteoroids (100 microns or larger): approx. or <20% chance of impact per square meter due to coma and tail. Gas may also a ect Martian atmosphere.


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    Title :

    C/2013 A1 (Siding Spring vs. Mars)


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    Publication date :

    2013-04-25


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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English


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