Asteroid

Get ready for a close encounter! NASA's Asteroid Watch Dashboard is closely monitoring five asteroids set to zoom past Earth this week. While none pose an immediate threat, their varied sizes and clos...

Are we truly safe from cosmic impacts? A recent study highlights a concerning blind spot in our planetary defense: asteroids lurking near Venus. These space rocks, obscured by the sun's glare, could p...

Get ready for a cosmic close encounter! NASA is closely tracking a trio of asteroids, including one potentially as large as a 25-story building, as they make their way towards Earth. While there's no ...

For decades, scientists have been baffled by a lunar enigma: why do some rocks on the Moon exhibit strong magnetism despite the Moon lacking a global magnetic field today? A new study from MIT may fin...

Scientists are sounding the alarm about a previously unseen population of asteroids lurking near Venus that could pose a significant impact risk to Earth. These so-called "Venus co-orbital asteroids" ...

A massive asteroid, dubbed 2003 MH4, is set to make a close approach to Earth on May 24, 2025, sparking both scientific curiosity and cautious monitoring. Dubbed a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (PHA...

Get ready for a cosmic close call! A massive asteroid, dubbed Asteroid 2003 MH4 is expected to pass by Earth on May 24th. Measuring approximately 335 meters wide – about the size of the Eiffel Tower –...

Three asteroids are currently being monitored by NASA as they venture through space at incredible speeds, ranging from 16,000 to 41,000 miles per hour. The proximity of these space rocks has sparked d...

A massive asteroid, dubbed 2003 MH4, is hurtling towards Earth and set to make a close approach around May 24, 2025. This space rock, comparable in size to the Eiffel Tower and nearly three football f...

Imagine a skyscraper not rooted to the ground, but suspended from an asteroid orbiting Earth. That's the audacious vision of the Analemma Tower, proposed by Clouds Architecture Office, a US-based firm...

A newly discovered, house-sized asteroid, designated 2025 KF, made a close approach to Earth on May 21st, sparking interest and discussion among space enthusiasts. While the event was harmless, passin...

A massive asteroid, designated 2003 MH4, is making headlines as it speeds towards Earth. Dubbed a "potentially hazardous asteroid" (PHA) by NASA, its size and velocity have prompted increased monitori...

NASA is keeping a close watch on several large asteroids making their way towards Earth, raising concerns about potential impacts. While experts say there's no immediate danger, the sheer size of thes...

A recent House hearing on asteroid threats quickly shifted focus from planetary defense to a looming danger of its own: proposed NASA budget cuts. While NASA's efforts to track and potentially deflect...

Are we prepared for an asteroid impact? The threat from space is real, and scientists are working tirelessly to develop strategies to protect our planet. From kinetic impactors to nuclear deflection, ...

A newly discovered asteroid, dubbed 2025 FA22, has scientists keeping a watchful eye on the skies. The European Space Agency (ESA) has added this space rock to its risk list, ranking it among the top ...

A stadium-sized asteroid, designated 612356 (2002 JX8), made a close approach to Earth on Friday, May 9th, igniting the curiosity of skywatchers across the globe. While classified as "potentially haza...

Get ready for a celestial close shave! NASA scientists have identified asteroid 2024 YR4, a near-Earth object on a trajectory that could bring it into contact with the Moon in 2032. While not expected...

NASA's ambitious Psyche mission, aimed at studying the unique metallic asteroid (16) Psyche, has encountered a hurdle. Launched in October 2023, the spacecraft is currently en route to its destination...

Our planet is currently navigating a bit of a cosmic rush hour! NASA and other space agencies are diligently tracking a series of near-Earth objects (NEOs), ranging from house-sized asteroids to rocks...

Is asteroid Vesta a surviving protoplanet, a relic from the solar system's early days, or is it something far more dramatic – a fragment of a long-lost planet, shattered by a colossal impact billions ...