NASA Resolves Lucy Solar Array Issue; What's Next for the Asteroid Spacecraft as It Passes by Earth?

SPACE 07.05.2022 21:38 PM

NASA fixed the solar array of Lucy, but the asteroid spacecraft could not interact with Earth via its antenna due to its position. Read more to know the other challenges it faces as it carries out its mission.

European Space Agency (ESA) Says Riskiest Asteroid Won’t Hit Earth in 2052

07.03.2022 23:54 PM

The European Space Agency (ESA) mentioned that the 2021 QM1, a "city-killing" asteroid would not strike Earth after all. Read this article to know the details.

Potentially Hazardous Giant Asteroid Bigger Than London Eye to Whiz Past Earth Monday

06.27.2022 01:48 AM

A massive asteroid bigger than the London Eye will pass by Earth Monday. Read more for the details. Earth will come into contact with a "potentially hazardous" space rock larger than the London Eye.

Scientists Release Most Detailed Map of Asteroid 16 Psyche That May Give Insights How Solar System Originated [LOOK]

06.19.2022 22:34 PM

A comprehensive map of the asteroid 16 Psyche was released which may help experts understand how the Earth and solar system started. Read the article for details.

Pyramid-Sized Asteroid Safely Hurled Towards Earth; Space Rock Was Removed From Potentially Hazardous Object List

06.13.2022 03:11 AM

A near-Earth asteroid safely passed by Earth at a distance of 750,000 miles on Sunday. Continue reading to find out when the space rock will pass by again.

Amino Acid Found in Asteroid 162173 Ryugu Sample That Japan's Hayabusa2 Mission Brought to Earth From Its Space Probe

06.07.2022 07:02 AM

A recent analysis of Japanese researchers identified amino acids in the asteroid 162173 Ryugu samples brought back by the Hayabusa2 mission. Read on to learn why this discovery is so important.

Massive Asteroid Thrice the Size of a Blue Whale Safely Whizzed Past Earth Monday, NASA Says

06.06.2022 03:19 AM

A giant asteroid safely passed into Earth on Monday, according to NASA. Continue reading to find out what else did the experts say about the space rock.

B612 Foundation Tests New Software That Can Hunt a ‘Potentially Hazardous Object' Like Asteroid Heading to Earth [LOOK]

06.03.2022 06:03 AM

B612 Foundation tested software that could look for an asteroid and other potentially hazardous objects from here on Earth. Continue reading to know the details.

New Technique to Detect Killer Asteroids Developed for Planetary Defense Against Space Rock Impacts

06.01.2022 13:00 PM

A team led by ex-NASA astronaut developed a system that could detect risky asteroids. Learn more about the technique and how the information it could give to safety of our planet.

Psyche Asteroid Mission Delayed Due to Spacecraft Software Issues, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Spokesman Says

05.26.2022 00:45 AM

NASA's Psyche asteroid mission, which was supposed to fly on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on Aug. 1, has been pushed back. Read on to know the details.

Giant Asteroid Twice The Size of Burj Khalifa and the Largest Space Rock to Make a Close Approach to Earth This Year Will Safely Pass on Friday

05.22.2022 22:19 PM

On May 27, the largest asteroid to pass close to Earth, about twice the size of the Burj Khalifa will safely pass by. Read this article to know the details.

Asteroid Warning: Space Rock Half the Size of the Moon Is Heading Towards Earth in 2023, Time Traveler Claims

05.16.2022 03:30 AM

A TikToker claims that a giant asteroid half the size of the moon will pass by Earth next year. Read on to know if the space rock warning should be taken seriously or not.

Asteroid Flyby This May: Space Rock Larger Than Empire State Building Will Pass Near Earth on Sunday

05.13.2022 09:30 AM

NASA said that a new cosmic rock will visit Earth this Sunday. Learn more about the asteroid and its specifications.

Fragment of Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid And More Found in North Dakota Fossil Site, Will Tell Impact of Chicxulub on Earth, Paleontologist Says

05.12.2022 00:06 AM

Researchers found a tiny fragment of the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs. Read on to learn what the fragment reveals about the day Chicxulub hit the Earth.

Thescelosaurus Fossil May Present New Evidence How Dinosaur Died When Asteroid Hit the Earth in PBS' NOVA Special

05.10.2022 05:55 AM

A new PBS Nova documentary will offer fresh insight into dinosaur extinction. Read on to know how the Thescelosaurus fossil may give us a picture of what happened the day an asteroid hit the Earth killing all the dinos.

Great Pyramid-Sized Asteroid to Pass By Earth Friday; Space Rock Used to Be A Threat But Was Removed From Top 10 Risk List

05.03.2022 23:11 PM

NASA data indicates that Asteroid 467460 (2006 JF42), a near-Earth asteroid, will pass Earth this week. Read on to find out if you should be worried or not.

Mount Everest-Sized 'Potentially Hazardous' Asteroid to Safely Pass by Earth This Month

05.03.2022 03:57 AM

An asteroid as big as Mount Everest will pass by Earth this month. Continue reading to learn how to observe the "potentially hazardous" space rock during its flyby.

China Aims to Finish Its Own Planetary Defense Plan Like NASA's DART That Targets Asteroid to Change Its Orbit By 2025

05.01.2022 23:47 PM

China's plans are similar to those of a NASA spacecraft that will collide with an asteroid later this year. Read to know the details of how this Asian nation will go about it.

New OSIRIS Mission for Ready for Apophis Asteroid Research; Scientists for Upcoming Project Will Be Mentored by REx Veterans

05.01.2022 02:26 AM

NASA announced that a new OSIRIS mission will commence once the spacecraft delivers Bennu samples back to Earth. Learn more about the interests of the upcoming OSIRIS-APEX mission.

Fireball in Mississippi Generates 3 Tons of TNT Energy Resulting in a Loud Explosion and Quake

04.29.2022 04:50 AM

NASA confirmed that the loud explosion heard in Mississippi earlier this week was caused by a fireball. Read on to know how it disturbed the residents.

Asteroid Twice the Size of the Empire State Building to Safely Pass Earth Thursday and Will Return in 2029

04.27.2022 21:01 PM

The "potentially hazardous" asteroid 418135 (2008 AG33) will enter Earth's orbit on Thursday. Continue reading to learn more about the speed of this space rock.