Chiron’s Unique Surface and Coma: Key Insights from Recent Space Research
Researchers have examined (2060) Chiron, a celestial body orbiting between Jupiter and Neptune, revealing its unusual surface and gaseous composition.…
James Webb Telescope Spots 138 New Asteroids in the Main Belt
Astronomers have identified a significant population of previously undetected asteroids in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter, according to…
Did You Know Most Meteorites Come from Just Three Asteroid Families?
Earth is continuously bombarded by meteorites, with many burning up in our atmosphere before reaching the surface. Significant impacts can…
Meet 2024 PT5, Earth’s mini-moon and a potential goldmine!
A new celestial body, named 2024 PT5, has recently joined Earth’s orbit, marking an intriguing development in our understanding of…
No Doomsday Asteroids in Taurid Meteor Stream, Says Study
The Taurid Meteoroid Complex, once feared for possibly hiding large, civilisation-destroying asteroids, has been found to be less threatening than…
Asteroid Dubbed ‘God of Destruction’ Could Hit the Earth If This Happens
Earth will have a close encounter with the asteroid Apophis, also known as the “God of Destruction” on Friday, April…
Could the “God of Chaos” asteroid Apophis pose a threat to Earth in 2029?
There’s a slight chance that the enormous asteroid Apophis, known as the “God of Chaos,” could hit Earth when it…
NASA Ends NEOWISE Mission After Years of Successful Asteroid Tracking
NASA has officially concluded the NEOWISE (Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer) mission, marking the end of a significant chapter…
Scientists Calculate the Risk of Someone Being Killed by Space Junk
The chance of someone being killed by space junk falling from the sky may seem ridiculously tiny. After all, nobody…
Scientists Calculate the Risk of Someone Being Killed by Space Junk
The chance of someone being killed by space junk falling from the sky may seem ridiculously tiny. After all, nobody…