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Exploring asteroid Apophis using miniature satellites
Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 09, 2024 The scenario could be lifted straight from a disaster novel: On Friday, April 13, 2029-a date that alone might evoke unease-the asteroid known as (99942) Apophis will make a remarkably close approach to Earth, missing us by just 30,000 kilometers. Visible as a mere speck of light in the night sky from places like Wurzburg, this proximity provides a unique observational opportunity. Apophis, measuring about 340 meters in diameter, poses a significant risk. Should it collide with Earth, the impact c ... read more |
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'Baby asteroid' just a toddler in space years, researchers sayIthaca NY (SPX) May 03, 2024 An asteroid discovered last November is in fact a solar system toddler - just 2-3 million years old, a Cornell University-led research team estimates using novel statistical calculations. The ... more 
Unveiling the space-weathered features of asteroid RyuguTokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 30, 2024 New insights into the magnetic and physical environment of interplanetary space have been revealed through the analysis of asteroid Ryugu samples, retrieved by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft of the Japane ... more 
Hubble discovers new small asteroids in main belt surveyParis, France (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Using a vast archive of NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope images, astronomers have identified a previously unseen group of small main-belt asteroids. This discovery involved analyzing over 37,000 imag ... more 
Winchcombe meteorite's tumultuous space odyssey uncovered by nano-analysisLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 Detailed nano-analysis has revealed the Winchcombe meteorite underwent significant transformations involving water interaction and repeated fragmentations during its journey through space, finally r ... more |
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Asteroid Bennu's samples available for global scientific scrutinyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2024 In a significant advancement for space research, NASA's OSIRIS-REx team has made the asteroid Bennu samples accessible for global scientific investigation, a mere six months following their Earth ar ... more
ESA CubeSat will probe asteroid with radar as part of Hera missionParis (ESA) Mar 28, 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) has embarked on a groundbreaking mission with the unveiling of the Juventas CubeSat, a compact spacecraft integral to the Hera mission aimed at exploring the Didymos ... more 
Sungrazer Project announces 5000th comet detection through public science projectLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 The United States Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) marked a significant achievement on March 25 with the discovery of the 5000th comet by its Sungrazer Project, utilizing data from the Solar and Heli ... more 
Rare Glimpse of the 'Devil Comet': Visibility Tips for 12P/Pons-BrooksLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 26, 2024 For the first time in over seven decades, the Mount Everest-sized 'Devil Comet', officially known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, is making its way into the inner solar system and may be observable with the nak ... more 
DART mission alters Asteroid Dimorphos' orbit and shapeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024 In a 'pivotal' demonstration of planetary defense techniques, NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) has altered the orbit and shape of the asteroid Dimorphos, according to a recent Jet Prop ... more |
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NASA's volunteer-driven project reveals 'ghostly' asteroid activity
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 18, 2024 In an astonishing feat, over 8,000 citizen scientists have identified 15 unique "active asteroids," showcasing comet-like characteristics, through NASA's Active Asteroids project. This revelation, derived from analyzing 430,000 images captured by the Dark Energy Camera (DECam) on the Victor M. Blanco Telescope in Chile, not only expands our understanding of these cosmic bodies but also defies previous solar system beliefs. The discovery, now documented in the Astronomical Journal, notably includes ... read more 
Shoebox-sized Milani CubeSat joining Hera asteroid missionParis (ESA) Mar 15, 2024 The shoebox-sized Milani CubeSat, which will perform close-up mineral prospecting of the Dimorphos asteroid, is ready for delivery to ESA's Hera asteroid mission for planetary defence. The spacecraf ... more |
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Hera asteroid mission vs. absolutely nothingParis (ESA) Mar 07, 2024 In its latest test of readiness for space, ESA's Hera spacecraft for planetary defence is being operated for around three weeks in hard vacuum, while being subjected to the same temperature profiles ... more 
The Rosetta odyssey: first ever comet-chaserParis, France (SPX) Mar 04, 2024 Two decades ago, on March 2, 2004, the European Space Agency's (ESA) Rosetta spacecraft embarked on an audacious journey that would push the boundaries of human knowledge and technology. Launched ab ... more
Over 120 Grams of Asteroid Bennu Material Delivered by OSIRIS-REx SpacecraftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 NASA's groundbreaking OSIRIS-REx mission has set a new benchmark in space exploration by delivering a staggering 4.29 ounces (121.6 grams) of asteroid material to Earth, marking the largest ever ast ... more 
DART impact might have reshaped Hera's target asteroidParis (ESA) Feb 27, 2024 ESA's Hera spacecraft for planetary defence is being prepared for a journey to the distant asteroid moon Dimorphos orbiting around its parent body Didymos. One of the first features Hera will look f ... more 
NASA's Planetary Radar Images Slowly Spinning AsteroidPasadena CA (JPL) Feb 27, 2024 On Feb. 2, a large asteroid safely drifted past Earth at a distance of about 1.8 million miles (2.9 million kilometers, or 7 0.5 times the distance between Earth and the Moon). There was no risk of ... more |
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