Scientists weigh nuking asteroid that could slam into moon in 2032
Scientists are evaluating whether a nuclear strike could be the last line of defense against an asteroid that…
Discovering Australia’s Mysterious ‘Lost’ Asteroid Impact: Ancient Glass Reveals Evidence of a Long-Hidden Event
An ancient asteroid impact in Australia is revealed in a new study from Curtin University, which identifies shards…
Here’s How to Deflect a Dangerous Asteroid Without It Totally Backfiring
In September 2022, NASA deliberately crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid, successfully altering the space rock’s trajectory. The…
China proposes flyby mission to asteroid Apophis during 2029 Earth encounter
HELSINKI — Chinese scientists are proposing using a pathfinder spacecraft to make a flyby of asteroid Apophis when…
Close-Up Views of NASA’s DART Impact to Inform Planetary Defense
On Sept. 11, 2022, engineers at a flight control center in Turin, Italy, sent a radio signal into…
Hera spots asteroid 3 million kilometers away, proving its usefulness in the push to improve planetary defense
Image showing the debris blasted from the surface of Dimorpho after intentional impact by NASA’s DART spacecraft (Image…
Asteroid Impact “It’s Not Sci-Fi Anymore” Research Led by Carrie Nugent Compares Odds to Lightning, Rabies, and Car Crashes—Public Left Reeling
IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Researchers led by physicist Carrie Nugent explore the likelihood of a catastrophic asteroid impact…