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.
Stay updated with breaking news from Local Interstellar Cloud. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
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.
Exoplanet VHS 1256 b, around 40 light-years away, has an unusual atmosphere where clouds of sand float in temperatures of 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit.
It wasn't aliens that sent an interstellar comet to visit our solar system. The explanation is a phenomenon called outgassing.
An asteroid will pass within 100,000 miles of Earth, which is around half the distance between Earth and the moon.
Researchers looked through almost 40-year-old data from the NASA Voyager 2 mission and found something unexpected.