Earth Could Be Saved from a Catastrophic Asteroid Collision, Scientists Say

SPACE 11.27.2024 03:23 AM

Scientists have developed a new equation to accurately track asteroid orbits, potentially saving Earth from catastrophic collisions.

Bacteria Found on Asteroid Has Shocking Origin

11.25.2024 19:13 PM

A recent discovery of Earth-based microbes in Ryugu asteroid samples underscores the challenges of contamination control in space missions.

‘God of Chaos’ Asteroid, As Large As the Empire State Building, Will Have 'Astroquakes' During Near-Earth Flyby in 2029

11.09.2024 06:30 AM

Asteroid Apophis, known as the 'God of Chaos,' could experience violent 'astroquakes' when it passes just 19,000 miles from Earth in 2029. Discover how Earth's gravity might shake and alter this city-killer space rock.

Asteroid 2024 PT5 Moves Closer to Earth: NASA Plans to Monitor Its Path

10.06.2024 21:51 PM

Scientists have discovered a small asteroid, 2024 PT5, which was recently pulled closer to Earth's orbit by gravity, sparking interest from NASA for further tracking.

China To Target Asteroid 2019 VL5 for Planetary Defense Experiment; How Can It Help Prepare Against Future Threats of Incoming Space Rocks?

07.05.2024 01:53 AM

China is planning to launch a spacecraft to smash a nearby asteroid called 2019 VL5. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Two Large Asteroids Make Close Approaches to Earth Just 42 Hours Apart; NASA Captures Footage of Flyby

07.05.2024 00:11 AM

NASA caught a pair of planet-killing asteroids on video as they hurdled past Earth last week. Check this article to learn more.

Skyscraper-Sized Asteroid 2024 MK to Flyby Between Earth and Moon on Saturday; Could We Stop an Asteroid Impact Event?

06.29.2024 00:00 AM

Skyscraper-sized asteroid 2024 MK is going to flyby between Earth and Moon this Saturday. Read to learn more.

‘Planet Killer’ Asteroid To Skim Past Earth This Week; Here’s What To Know About the Mountain-Sized Space Rock

06.26.2024 02:08 AM

A massive, deadly asteroid is headed towards Earth this week, traveling 58,000 miles per hour. Find out more about it in this article.

Asteroid Threat Ignites Global Call for Unity and Response Plan: What to Do if One Heads to Earth?

06.22.2024 00:20 AM

An asteroid threat ignites a global call for unity and a response plan. Discover what actions to take if one heads to Earth and how global cooperation is crucial. Read more!

Plane-Sized Space Rock 'Asteroid 2024 LB4' Could Approach Earth, NASA Warns

06.16.2024 22:49 PM

An asteroid the size of a plane is nearing the Earth's orbit. Read to learn more. NASA has warned that asteroid 2024 LB4 is nearing the Earth. This warning comes as part of the agency's persistent efforts to monitor NEOs (Near-Earth Objects).

Where Did Earth's Water Come From? Primitive Asteroids May Have Brought H20 to Our Planet

05.17.2024 06:00 AM

Erigone, a family of primitive asteroids that is extremely hydrated, may have brought water to planet Earth. Continue reading to learn more.

Car-Sized Asteroid Made a Super Close Approach to Planet Earth in Near Miss Flyby

05.16.2024 02:10 AM

Asteroid 2024 JN16 made a very close approach to Earth on Tuesday morning. Continue reading to know the full story.

Fastest Spinning Space Rock on Record? Asteroid 2024 BX1 That Blasted Over Berlin Had the Fastest Spin Among Near-Earth Objects

05.12.2024 01:40 AM

Asteroid 2024 BX1 was observed to have a spinning speed of 2.6 seconds, overtaking the prevous record-holding asteroid. Read to learn more.

1000-Foot Wide Asteroid Apophis Will Make Close Flyby of Earth on Friday the 13th of April 2029

05.12.2024 00:40 AM

Asteroid Apophis will make a close approach to Earth on April 13, 2029. Continue reading to learn more.

Pyramid-Sized Asteroid To Have Close Approach to Earth at a Speed Faster Than a Bullet; How Deadly Is 2024 JZ?

05.10.2024 02:36 AM

NASA issued a warning about a huge asteroid, which is expected to skim past Earth at 56,000 miles per hour. Learn more about it in this article.

1,029-Foot Asteroid To Make Close Approach Toward Earth at Breakneck Speed This Week

04.29.2024 09:00 AM

A massive asteroid will be heading toward planet Earth this week at high speed. Continue reading to learn the full story.

Citizen Scientists Identify New Sample of Over 1,000 Hidden Asteroids in Hubble’s Archival Data

04.26.2024 01:43 AM

An international team of citizen scientists detected a group of previously unknown asteroids in Hubble’s archival data. Learn more about it in this article.

Potentially-Hazardous Asteroid Makes Closest Approach to Earth, Can Be Visible for the First Time Through Amateur Telescopes

04.16.2024 02:30 AM

A 2,000-foot-wide asteroid has just made its closest approach to our planet. Over the next three nights, it can be seen with a backyard telescope. Read this article to learn more.

NASA Pays Planetary Science Professor $1 Billion to Stop ‘Armageddon’ Disaster on Earth

03.15.2024 04:01 AM

Planetary professor Dante Lauretta received a huge amount from NASA for the asteroid Bennu mission. Continue reading to learn more.

Japan Seeks Help to Name Silicon-Based Asteroid Giant for Hayabusa2 Mission; JAXA Wants ‘Non-offensive’ Suggestions

03.06.2024 01:00 AM

Japan is open to suggestions for naming the asteroid that it will study for its Hayabusa2 space probe in 2026. Continue reading to learn more.

Insights from DART's Impact on Asteroid Dimorphos: Simulations Reveal NASA Mission Reshaped the Space Rock

02.27.2024 04:00 AM

NASA's DART mission struck asteroid Dimorphos, unveiling its weak, rubble pile structure, challenging Hera's expectations for craters. Continue reading to learn more details.