Asteroid Belt's Giant Space Rock Presents Unsolvable Puzzle: Vesta Craters Could Shed Light on Earth's Origin

SPACE 09.03.2021 05:01 AM

A new study attempts to solve the impossible problems around the asteroid belt's gigantic space rock, Vesta. Its craters could hold information about its early existence, as much as of Earth's.

NASA Scientists Testing Asteroid Deflection Methods To Prevent Space Rocks From Hitting Earth

08.27.2021 05:22 AM

Experts said that deflecting an asteroid, such as 101955 Bennu, could require multiple bumps from a massive human-made deflection device to prevent it from hitting Earth.

Will This Fastest Orbiting 0.6-Mile Wide Asteroid Found in Solar System Reach Earth?

08.23.2021 22:25 PM

Astronomers identified an asteroid that orbits the sun every 113 days, the shortest known cycle to date. This 3,280-foot-wide asteroid, known as 2021 PH27, was discovered on August 13.

NASA Classifies Asteroid Approaching Earth 'Potentially Hazardous'; When Does Near-Earth Object Become Threat?

08.21.2021 02:34 AM

NASA keeps an eye on every asteroid that may pass by Earth to avoid the worst possible scenario if ever it hits the planet. Currently, a potentially hazardous asteroid is coming close to the planet.

Asteroid 3200 Phaethon Has a Comet-Like Tail That Fizzes Near the Sun, Here's Why

08.17.2021 23:40 PM

A new study identifies the reason behind the odd, comet-like tail of asteroid 3200 Phaethon. 3200 Phaethon is a cosmic body that has an unusual structure compared to the typical asteroids.

NASA's OSIRIS-REx Says Asteroid Bennu Has 1-in-1750 Chance to Make Near-Earth Approach in Next 300 Years

08.12.2021 00:34 AM

NASA said that new ultra-precise readings from OSIRIS-Rex reveal that the asteroid Bennu has a better probability, than previously anticipated, of making a near-Earth approach in the next 300 years.

Dinosaur Killer Chicxulub: Is It an Asteroid or Comet? New Theory Suggests Potential Origin of Space Rock That Ended Dino Species

08.10.2021 03:08 AM

A recent planetary and astronomical findings theorized that the dinosaur killer space rock Chicxulub was a dark primitive asteroid that originiated from the inner regions of the asteroid belt.

First High-Resolution Imaging Captures Asteroid Thermal Emission Through NASA's ALMA Telescope

08.07.2021 09:41 AM

Hoping for the chance to gather clues to a protoplanet in the Solar System, the largest asteroid on the asteroid belt was finally captured in high-resolution imaging using NASA's ALMA Telescope.

16 Psyche Asteroid: NASA Sending 2022 Mission to $10,000 Quadrillion-Worth Metallic Space Rock to Study Its Origin

08.06.2021 23:43 PM

NASA is sending a mission to study the 16 Psyche asteroid that will arrive in 2026. Scientists believe that it is packed full of precious metals that could be worth $10,000 quadrillion

World's Youngest Astronomer: 7-Year-Old Brazilian Girl Finds 7 Asteroids for NASA!

07.28.2021 08:00 AM

Nicole Oliveira, a 7-year-old Brazilian girl, has been named the world's youngest astronomer after discovering seven asteroids for NASA.

Lessons from COVID-19: How People Can Prepare For an Asteroid Impact

07.26.2021 05:00 AM

Both COVID-19 and asteroid strikes are low-probability but catastrophic events. Both situations can be mitigated if we act early enough.

Great Pyramid of Giza-Sized Asteroid to 'Close' Approach Earth Soon, Should We Worry?

07.24.2021 22:33 PM

An asteroid about as long as the Great Pyramid of Giza is tall will make a "close" approach with Earth on Sunday, NASA calculations said.

NASA Says Asteroid Twice as Big as Big Ben Will Make Near-Earth Approach; Should We Worry?

07.18.2021 23:10 PM

An asteroid tumbling through space at speeds of more than 18,000mph is expected to safely make a "close approach" on Earth this month, NASA's trackers have confirmed.

Chicxulub-Sized Space Rocks Hit Early Earth Every 15 Million Years, Research Suggests Impacts Developed Life

07.12.2021 01:13 AM

A new study presented at the Goldschmidt Geochemistry Conference suggests that massive space rocks have been hitting early Earth periodically, and the impacts might have something to do with the birth of life.

Ryugu's First Sample Arrived, NASA Conducts Examination of Asteroid

07.06.2021 00:41 AM

First samples of the asteroid Ryugu recently arrived at NASA. A comprehensive study on the correlation of our planet and the asteroid begins.

NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor Space Telescope Now One Step Closer to Reality

06.30.2021 23:53 PM

NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor Mission appears finally to be on track for a launch in 2026. The mission just got approval this month!

Did the Boltysh Crater Caused Dinosaur Extinction? New Study Reveals a Different Story

06.20.2021 06:26 AM

A new study suggests that the Boltysh crater in Ukraine was created 650,000 years later than the Chicxulub impact, long after the extinction of dinosaurs. The revised age reveals that it might not caused the extinction but could have interfered with the recovery of the species.

China Launches Near-Earth Hunting Satellites To Space On Board Long March 2D Rocket

06.15.2021 06:15 AM

China sent four satellites into planned orbits from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province on Friday.

NASA Approves Near-Earth Object Space Telescope; Will It Improve Planetary Defense Efforts?

06.13.2021 01:52 AM

The telescope aids NASA in the detection of near-Earth objects (NEOs), which are asteroids and comets that pass within 30 million miles of Earth's orbit.

NASA Tracks Five Near-Earth Asteroids Flying Past Earth Soon, But There’s No Need to Worry: Checkout Their Sizes

05.30.2021 00:48 AM

Five near-Earth objects are set to make a close approach to Earth this week. One of them is as big as the Washington Monument.

Carbon-Rich Water Discovered in Ancient Meteorite Provides Clues to Solar System's History

04.22.2021 00:51 AM

Researchers recently discovered carbon-rich water in what's described as an ancient meteorite, playing a vital role in the solar system's early evolution and formation.