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Near-Earth Asteroid 2025 FA22 to Make Close Approach
On September 18, 2025, the 530-foot-diameter asteroid 2025 FA22 will safely fly past Earth at twice the Earth-moon distance, a relatively close encounter for an object of its size.
Near-Earth Asteroid 2025 FA22 to Make Close Approach
On September 18, 2025, the 530-foot-diameter asteroid 2025 FA22 will safely fly past Earth at twice the Earth-moon distance, a relatively close encounter for an object of its size.
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Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS: Comet, Asteroid, or Spacecraft?
The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, currently 465 million kilometers from Earth, presents contradictory data: images show a comet-like tail, yet spectral analysis reveals an asteroid-like composition, prompting speculation of an interstellar spacecraft; its size is estimated at 24 kilometers, and its ...
Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS: Comet, Asteroid, or Spacecraft?
The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, currently 465 million kilometers from Earth, presents contradictory data: images show a comet-like tail, yet spectral analysis reveals an asteroid-like composition, prompting speculation of an interstellar spacecraft; its size is estimated at 24 kilometers, and its ...
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China Launches Tianwen-2 Probe for Asteroid Sample Return
China launched the Tianwen-2 probe on Thursday to collect asteroid samples from 2016HO3 near Mars and explore comet 311P, aiming to return samples to Earth within two years and advance our understanding of planetary formation.
China Launches Tianwen-2 Probe for Asteroid Sample Return
China launched the Tianwen-2 probe on Thursday to collect asteroid samples from 2016HO3 near Mars and explore comet 311P, aiming to return samples to Earth within two years and advance our understanding of planetary formation.
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Lucy Spacecraft to Perform Asteroid Flyby
NASA's Lucy spacecraft will perform a close flyby of the asteroid Donaldjohanson on Sunday, July 16, 2024, at 139 million miles from Earth in the main asteroid belt, collecting data on its size, shape, and composition to further understand early solar system formation and test mission protocols for ...
Lucy Spacecraft to Perform Asteroid Flyby
NASA's Lucy spacecraft will perform a close flyby of the asteroid Donaldjohanson on Sunday, July 16, 2024, at 139 million miles from Earth in the main asteroid belt, collecting data on its size, shape, and composition to further understand early solar system formation and test mission protocols for ...
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Asteroid 2024 YR4: Hockey-Puck Shaped Space Rock Poses Low Risk to Moon
Asteroid 2024 YR4, initially posing a small risk of impacting Earth in 2032, is now found to have a 3.8% chance of impacting the moon on December 22, 2032; observations reveal it originated from the central main asteroid belt, is solid rock shaped like a hockey puck, and is about 200 feet wide.
Asteroid 2024 YR4: Hockey-Puck Shaped Space Rock Poses Low Risk to Moon
Asteroid 2024 YR4, initially posing a small risk of impacting Earth in 2032, is now found to have a 3.8% chance of impacting the moon on December 22, 2032; observations reveal it originated from the central main asteroid belt, is solid rock shaped like a hockey puck, and is about 200 feet wide.
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Asteroid 2024 YR4: Near-Zero Earth Impact Risk, but 2% Chance of Hitting the Moon
The 2024 YR4 asteroid, initially posing a 3% risk of hitting Earth in 2032, now has a near-zero chance of an Earth impact but a 2% chance of hitting the moon, according to new data from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Asteroid 2024 YR4: Near-Zero Earth Impact Risk, but 2% Chance of Hitting the Moon
The 2024 YR4 asteroid, initially posing a 3% risk of hitting Earth in 2032, now has a near-zero chance of an Earth impact but a 2% chance of hitting the moon, according to new data from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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Japan to Invest $68 Billion in India
Japan plans a 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) investment in India over 10 years, exceeding a prior 5 trillion yen, 5-year goal, to boost economic ties and counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific.
Japan to Invest $68 Billion in India
Japan plans a 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) investment in India over 10 years, exceeding a prior 5 trillion yen, 5-year goal, to boost economic ties and counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific.
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China Launches Tianwen-2 Probe for Asteroid Sample Return
China launched the Tianwen-2 probe on Thursday to collect samples from asteroid 2016HO3 and comet 311P, aiming to return them to Earth in about two years for scientific study and furthering China's interplanetary exploration program.
China Launches Tianwen-2 Probe for Asteroid Sample Return
China launched the Tianwen-2 probe on Thursday to collect samples from asteroid 2016HO3 and comet 311P, aiming to return them to Earth in about two years for scientific study and furthering China's interplanetary exploration program.
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Giant Antarctic Crater Suggests Asteroid Impact Linked to Permian Extinction
A 510-kilometer-diameter crater, potentially formed by a massive asteroid impact around 250 million years ago, has been discovered under the Antarctic ice, raising questions about its role in the Permian extinction.
Giant Antarctic Crater Suggests Asteroid Impact Linked to Permian Extinction
A 510-kilometer-diameter crater, potentially formed by a massive asteroid impact around 250 million years ago, has been discovered under the Antarctic ice, raising questions about its role in the Permian extinction.
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Lucy Spacecraft Completes Successful Asteroid Flyby
NASA's Lucy spacecraft performed a successful flyby of asteroid Donaldjohanson on October 15, 2023, at a distance of 139 million miles from Earth, gathering data to inform its future encounters with Trojan asteroids near Jupiter; the asteroid is estimated to be 2 ½ miles in length but much shorter i...
Lucy Spacecraft Completes Successful Asteroid Flyby
NASA's Lucy spacecraft performed a successful flyby of asteroid Donaldjohanson on October 15, 2023, at a distance of 139 million miles from Earth, gathering data to inform its future encounters with Trojan asteroids near Jupiter; the asteroid is estimated to be 2 ½ miles in length but much shorter i...
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Asteroid 2024 YR4: Increased Chance of Moon Impact in 2032
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory revised the probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting the Moon on December 22, 2032, upward to 3.8 percent due to new James Webb Space Telescope data revealing it is larger than previously estimated; this could affect the Artemis program.
Asteroid 2024 YR4: Increased Chance of Moon Impact in 2032
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory revised the probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting the Moon on December 22, 2032, upward to 3.8 percent due to new James Webb Space Telescope data revealing it is larger than previously estimated; this could affect the Artemis program.
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Large Asteroid to Make Safe Close Approach to Earth
Asteroid 2014 TN17, a 540-foot-diameter space rock, will safely pass Earth on Wednesday at 3 million miles, its closest approach in over a century, traveling at 48,000 mph; despite its "potentially hazardous" classification, NASA confirms zero risk of impact.
Large Asteroid to Make Safe Close Approach to Earth
Asteroid 2014 TN17, a 540-foot-diameter space rock, will safely pass Earth on Wednesday at 3 million miles, its closest approach in over a century, traveling at 48,000 mph; despite its "potentially hazardous" classification, NASA confirms zero risk of impact.
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