#asteroids

#asteroids

An asteroid may pose a risk to Earth in December 2032, but the probability of impact is quite low.

A newly discovered mini moon, asteroid 2024 PT5, will temporarily orbit Earth for about two months before departing into space.

Astronomers will monitor asteroid 2024 YR4 closely, with current impact chances at 2.1%, but expect this probability to decrease significantly.

Asteroid 2024 PT5 will temporarily orbit Earth, enhancing our understanding of near-Earth objects.

Asteroid 2024 ON is a peanut-shaped contact binary, highlighting the diversity of shapes in near-Earth asteroids.

WikiAsteroids transforms Wikipedia edits into a dynamic gaming experience, where gameplay evolves with real-time user contributions.

Atari's new Asteroids-themed watch celebrates the game's anniversary and showcases unique gameplay-inspired design elements, limited to 125 pieces per colorway.

Atari's new Asteroids watch collection celebrates gaming history with unique designs that incorporate elements from the classic game.

The Rosetta probe significantly advanced our understanding of organic molecules in asteroids and comets, revealing their abundance in space and implications for life's origin.

2024 PT5 asteroid will pass close to Earth in January, enhancing scientific understanding before its return in 2055.

Hera's mission aims to gather critical data on asteroid deflection efforts following NASA's DART impact, potentially safeguarding Earth from future asteroid threats.

Asteroids could serve as a potential food source for astronauts by converting their material into nutritional biomass using bacteria.

The European Space Agency's Gaia mission discovered hundreds of potential moons orbiting over 350 previously unknown asteroids, providing insights into the solar system's formation and evolution.

Space mining may provide valuable resources while avoiding environmental harm associated with terrestrial mining, raising both potential benefits and ethical dilemmas.

Space mining could alleviate resource limitations on Earth and promote technological development.

Space rocks like comets may have delivered water essential for the development of life on Earth, though their exact origins remain uncertain.

A massive asteroid impact 4 billion years ago shifted Ganymede's axis, more profoundly than the dinosaur-extincting impact on Earth.

Two meteor showers from ancient debris are peaking, offering a rare opportunity for skywatchers to witness them this week.

The Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight from Sunday to Monday in California, offering a dark sky for spectators.

Meteors come from comets and asteroids, disintegrating as Earth passes through them annually, creating shooting stars.

The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak in mid-August, providing a chance to see 50-75 shower members per hour in rural locations.

Asteroids and comets formed 4.5 billion years ago, with varied orbit patterns ranging from few years to thousands or even millions of years.

Planetary defense against asteroids is a serious and pressing issue, requiring global collaboration to prevent potential catastrophic impacts.

Asteroid 2024 ON, despite being labeled potentially hazardous, passed Earth safely and highlighted misconceptions about near-Earth object risks.