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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...
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.
The space agency is having to develop new tools to crack open the canister containing bits from asteroid Bennu.
The asteroid and comet-hunting infrared space telescope has gathered an impressive haul of observations, but it’s now at the mercy of the Sun, which is
The OSIRIS-REx mission narrowly avoided a parachute failure, with an investigation revealing the cause and stressing the need for clear instructions.