The International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) has kicked off a special mission. They're focusing on a comet called 3I/ATLAS. This mission is all about tracking this space rock with extreme precision. It's like a big practice run to see how well the world can spot and follow objects from space. At the same time, the U. S. has a plan for protecting Earth from spac...
In a groundbreaking development, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has showcased its capabilities by identifying over 2, 000 previously unknown asteroids in just 10 hours of observation. This includes seven near-Earth asteroids, none of which pose an immediate threat to our planet. The observatory's advanced technology and rapid data processing have set a new standard fo...
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has made a splash in the world of astronomy. In just a few days, it spotted 2, 104 asteroids that were previously unknown. This is a big deal because it shows how powerful this new tool is. Seven of these asteroids are near-Earth objects, but don't worry, none of them are heading our way. The observatory is located in Chile and uses the...
A Dutch company has made a significant mark in space exploration. They have created a powerful camera, the HyperScout H, which is part of the European Space Agency’s Hera mission. This small but mighty tool has captured a unique image of Mars and its moon Deimos. This is a big deal because it gives scientists new information about these celestial bodies. The Hera mi...
In the vast expanse of space, Earth is constantly at risk from rogue asteroids. These space rocks have caused massive destruction in the past. The dinosaurs, for instance, were wiped out by a massive asteroid impact around 66 million years ago. This event, known as the Chicxulub impact, caused an "impact winter" that blocked out the sun and led to a drastic cooling o...
So, you know how NASA smashed into an asteroid in 2022 to see if we could change its path? Yeah, that was a real thing! Now, the European Space Agency (ESA) is sending a probe named Hera to check out the damage. This isn't some boring science stuff—it’s like a space detective story! The asteroid, Dimorphos, was never going to hit Earth, but scientists wanted to test...