Space Science News. Critical science observations of Eros are scheduled to begin 11 hours before NEAR's orbit insertion on Valentines Day, 2000. First Orbit Around an Asteroid - February 14, 2000. Space Science News. Space Science News.
Scientists review exciting results from the first few days in orbit.
NEARer to Eros - February 25, 2000. Space Science News. NEAR moves closer to Eros. Space Science News.