Tag: asteroid
This Newly Discovered Asteroid, Almost Half a Mile Wide, Just Set a New Space Record
A massive asteroid has caught the attention of astronomers by setting a new speed record for how fast…
A newly spotted asteroid spins faster than any of its size ever seen
Astronomers have made an exciting discovery with the help of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. The…
Record-Breaking Asteroid Spins So Fast It Should Tear Itself Apart : ScienceAlert
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is making waves in the world of astronomy with groundbreaking discoveries months before…
How Feasible Is Asteroid Mining? A New Study Investigates : ScienceAlert
A few years ago, the concept of asteroid mining was a hot topic in the commercial space sector.…
Chance of a devastating asteroid impact briefly spiked in 2025
The year 2025 saw a brief period of panic and concern among astronomers and space agencies around the…
An asteroid could hit the moon in 2032, scattering debris toward Earth
Astronomers are keeping a close eye on the asteroid 2024 YR4, as there is a 4 percent chance…
Asteroid Bennu carries all ingredients to kick-start life as we know it
A groundbreaking discovery has been made regarding the potential origins of life on Earth and beyond. Samples collected…
Molecule Vital to Happiness Found in Material From Asteroid Bennu : ScienceAlert
A groundbreaking discovery has been made by researchers from NASA and the University of Arizona during the OSIRIS-REx…
Odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the moon may rise to 30 per cent
Asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit the moonMARK GARLICK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Astronomers are facing a critical decision regarding asteroid…
NASA’s asteroid deflection test had unexpected and puzzling outcome
Space NASA's DART mission successfully altered an asteroid’s trajectory, yet scientists are puzzled by the subsequent continued changes…
Astronomers Just Found Dozens of New Asteroid ‘Families’
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Asteroid Ryugu once had liquid water flowing through it
Space New discoveries from asteroid Ryugu reveal that it contained liquid water, suggesting that such celestial bodies could…