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What happened to Venus's possible moon: the hypothesis that reopens one of the enigmas of the solar system

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A recent scientific study proposes that Venus may have possessed a moon during the early stages of its formation. According to the research, the planet likely destroyed this satellite itself through internal processes rather than as a result of an external collision or other catastrophic event.

This hypothesis, currently available on a research server, offers a new explanation for one of the solar system's enduring enigmas. By suggesting that the moon was lost to the planet's own history, the study provides a potential resolution to questions regarding the orbital evolution of Venus.

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