They can't be very old, their particles will fall into the planet in a matter of a few million years.
So there's no doubt that a great deal of wealth is going into the planet.
"Will they also crash into the planet with no warning?"
On its next approach in 1994 the fragments crashed into the planet.
So they make the currents run into the planet, instead of around the bow.
We will decelerate and record all data on our way into the third planet.
"What I don't understand is how we could have overlooked this thing if it projects right down into the planet that way."
But last year they sent a probe into the planet itself.
Until they all either fell into the planet or skittered off.
When he crashed into the planet- it was not an accident, Captain.