The Hera spacecraft, developed by the European Space Agency (ESA), has successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, set on a mission to study the asteroid Dimorphos, which was deliberately impacted by NASA's DART probe as part of Earth's planetary defense tests. The launch took place despite approaching Hurricane Milton, marking an important step in understanding asteroid threats to our planet. Hera's mission aims to analyze the consequences of the prior collision to enhance asteroid deflection strategies and ensure the safety of Earth from potential asteroid threats.