Why does the asteroid Dimorphos leave a trail after impact?

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Dimorphos seems to be leaving a trail of debris after the spacecraft impact. But why should the debris be left behind?
Pictures have appeared showing the asteroid Dimorphos following its impact with a spacecraft and showing a trail being left behind. On further consideration, this is taking place in a vacuum, so there is no air resistance. Why is the debris forming a trail behind the asteroid?
 
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Why is the debris forming a trail behind the asteroid?
Just a guess, solar wind and light pressure makes tails, just like the tails of a comet.

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