Tags: Asteroid

Defending the Earth from Asteroids

Spotting NEO a challenging task, typical of finding a lump of coal in the night’s sky In February 2013, the Chelyabinsk meteor, a mere 17-20 meters across, caused extensive ground damage and several injuries when it exploded on impact with the atmosphere of the Earth.

Plastic Explosives Dropped On An Asteroid by Japan

The Japanese Space vehicle Hayabusa2 has been launched to probe on an asteroid names Ryugu in 2018. It was sent out to collect samples from the asteroid for scientists to study about back home.

Asteroid To Pass By Earth On Christmas Eve

It is going to be a double treat for space enthusiasts this holiday season as two significant events will happen on the eve and the night of Christmas this year.

NASA Scientist Says Space Mining Needs Oversight

While prospecting and mining on the moon or on asteroids is probably a couple of decades away from becoming reality, according to a NASA scientist speaking at a symposium on planetary and terrestrial mining, oversight will be needed by a body much like the United Nations.

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