320 results for "asteroids"

Recent research conducted by scientists from MIT and the University of Chicago has revealed that the Moon's extremely thin atmosphere, known as an exosphere, is primarily sustained by constant meteorite...

A significant astronomical event is set to occur as asteroid 2011 AM24, classified as a "potentially hazardous object," will make a close approach to Earth on July 26. This asteroid,...

In 2029, an asteroid larger than the Eiffel Tower, named 99942 Apophis, will skim past Earth, offering scientists a unique opportunity to study this near-Earth object up close. The European...

New research suggests that dark comets, a type of near-Earth object, may have played a crucial role in delivering water to Earth. These mysterious objects, which combine characteristics of both...

China is set to launch its first asteroid deflection mission, targeting the near-Earth object (NEO) 2015 XF261 by 2030. This mission aims to demonstrate the country's planetary defense capabilities and...

An asteroid the size of the Statue of Liberty, named 2024 MT-1, is set to make its closest approach to Earth today, July 8, 2024. Traveling at a speed of...

NASA's NEOWISE mission, an essential part of the agency's planetary defense efforts, is nearing its end after a remarkable 14-year run. The spacecraft, which has significantly advanced our understanding of...

Asteroid samples collected from Bennu by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission have revealed fascinating details about the early solar system and the history of water in space. These samples, the largest ever...

A newly discovered asteroid, named 2024 MK, is scheduled to pass between Earth and the moon on Saturday, June 29. The asteroid, measuring approximately 480 feet (146 meters) across, is...

The presence of moons, or natural satellites, around planets has fascinated scientists and astronomers for centuries. While Earth has only one moon, many other planets in our solar system, such...

This week, two significant asteroids are expected to safely pass Earth within a 42-hour span, coinciding with this year's Asteroid Day. These events emphasize the importance of improving our capabilities...

NASA has issued a warning about a giant asteroid, comparable in size to a 210-foot yacht, set to pass by Earth on June 22, 2024, at a distance that has...

China's Chang'e-6 mission has made a groundbreaking discovery on the far side of the Moon, detecting negative ions on the lunar surface for the first time. This achievement marks a...

Astronomers have observed the aftermath of a cataclysmic collision between large asteroids in the Beta Pictoris star system, located just 63 light-years away from Earth. The James Webb Space Telescope...

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has made a remarkable discovery during its recent flyby of asteroid Dinkinesh in November 2023. The mission revealed significant geological features and a fascinating new formation: a...

A collaborative research team from China and Ukraine has developed an innovative technology aimed at mitigating the risks posed by near-Earth asteroids (NEAs). This groundbreaking method, known as the rotating-drift-scan...

New research suggests that Mars' moon Phobos may not be what we previously thought. Historically believed to be a captured asteroid, recent studies propose that Phobos could be a trapped...

NASA's Psyche mission has achieved a significant milestone with the activation of its Hall thrusters, propelling the spacecraft on its journey towards the asteroid belt. This mission marks a pivotal...

A massive fireball, likely from a comet, illuminated the skies over Spain and Portugal on the night of May 18, 2024. The International Meteor Organization (IMO) reported that the event...

On May 14, an asteroid the size of a small vehicle, designated 2024 JN16, made a remarkably close approach to Earth. This event provided a unique opportunity for astronomers to...

A massive asteroid about the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza will pass by Earth today, NASA has warned. The 120m (394ft) asteroid, technically titled 2024 JZ, will travel...

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Not all stars are like the sun, a yellow class G star. M-Type stars like Trappist 1 comprise 70% of all stars in the Universe.  These cool, ancient objects glow...

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