YORP effect

The YORP effect, which stands for Yarkovsky-O'Keefe-Radikowski-Paddack effect, refers to a phenomenon that affects the rotation of small celestial bodies, such as asteroids and comets, in space. It results from the way these bodies absorb solar energy and then re-radiate that energy as thermal radiation. Here's how it works: 1. **Absorption and Re-radiation**: When an asteroid absorbs sunlight, it heats up.