How Scientists Are Preparing for Apophis's Unnervingly Close Brush With Earth
The potentially hazardous asteroid is on its way for an uncomfortably close flyby of Earth in 2029.
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An asteroid will make a close flyby of Earth, and scientists are excited
Apophis will swing by Earth at an eerily close distance of less than 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometers), 10 times closer than the Moon
United States West Virginia Steve Squyres European Space Agency Space Network Goldstone Propulsion Laboratory
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Scientists considering using nuclear explosions to stop asteroids, new study shows
The idea of using a nuclear explosion to fend off an incoming asteroid has been considered in both real life and science fiction for some time now, but...
United States Mary Burkey Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Technology Internet Disaster Accident Asteroid Impact Avoidance
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Scientists considering using nuclear explosions to stop asteroids, new study shows
The idea of using a nuclear explosion to fend off an incoming asteroid has been considered in both real life and science fiction for some time now, but...
United States Mary Burkey Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Technology Internet Disaster Accident Asteroid Impact Avoidance
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NASA's Asteroid-Hunting Telescope Is Being Dragged Down by the Sun
After discovering more than 200 near-Earth objects over the past 10 years, NEOWISE's remarkable record in infrared astronomy is sadly nearing its end.
Joseph Masiero Amy Mainzer Earth Object Infrared Survey Explorer University Of Arizona Wide Field Infrared Survey Explorer Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Is that asteroid a problem? Meet the planetary defense squad
Earth is surrounded by potential threats like asteroids and comets, but a team of NASA scientists is always on the lookout.
United States Vishnu Reddy Paul Chodas International Astronomical Union Minor Planet Center University Of Arizona Planetary Defense Coordination Office
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China Chooses Asteroid for Planetary Defense Experiment
The Chinese space agency has selected asteroid 2019 VL5 as the target of a mission launching in 2025.
Chen Qi Wu Weiren Planetary Society University Of Maryland China Deep Space Exploration Laboratory Deep Space Exploration Laboratory
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A Space Pharmacy and Asteroid-Pulverizing Tech Just Got NASA Funding
The agency's Innovative Advanced Concepts program seeks out futuristic ideas that could become real technology.
United States Augustinus Bader Jim Reuter Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Space Technology Mission Directorate University Of California
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Scientists observe aftermath of DART impacting asteroid
When NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid, it wasn't only a thrilling test of planetary defense. It was also a unique opportunity for scientists.
Cyrielle Opitom Stefano Bagnulo Hubble Space Telescope European Southern Observatory Very Large Telescope Large Telescope
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A large asteroid is about to zip between Earth and the moon
A newly discovered asteroid up to 310 feet wide will hurtle between Earth and the moon this weekend at a speed of about 17,000 miles per.
La Palma Canary Islands Spain General International Asteroid Warning Network Asteroid Watch Northern Hemisphere
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