The leftover detritus of planet formation gets little coverage in the popular press until an errant chunk whizzes close to the Earth. But as of 2015 no less than the 6 comets and 14 asteroids described here have been visited by over 15 probes including impactors, orbiters and landers. Even sample return missions are underway.
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