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Moon's Long Lost Twin Trailing Behind Mars, Study Finds

Scientists believe that this asteroid, which shares startling similarities with the moon could have been formed during the ancient days of cosmic collision

Nov 3, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Science

Can NASA Deflect Asteroid Apophis Which May Hit Earth in 2068?

A top scientist had previously suggested that the best way to protect planet earth from an incoming asteroid is by carrying out a pre-emptive strike

Nov 1, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Nasa

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Asteroid Apophis Speeding Towards Earth Due to Yarkovsky Effect, Scientists Predict Possible Impact Date

If asteroid Apophis hits Earth, millions of people will lose their lives before even knowing what had actually happened.

Oct 29, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Space

Mining This Metal Asteroid Could Be Worth $10,000 Quadrillion, NASA Names it 16 Psyche

16 Psyche is located at the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter some 230 million miles away with a solid metal core containing pure iron and nickel

Oct 28, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Nasa Space Spacex

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NASA Asteroid Warning: Space Rock 'Size of Pyramid of Giza' to Crash Earth's Orbit Next Week

The space rock 2020 QD5 is categorized as an Apollo space rock and will come in contact with the orbit of the Earth as it glides through space

Oct 22, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Nasa Space

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NASA's OSIRIS-REx Touches Down on Asteroid Bennu for Historic Sample Collection

Asteroid Bennu is believed to be formed during the formation of the solar system some 4.5 billion years ago and it might contain the building blocks of life

Oct 21, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Nasa Space

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Not Asteroid, NASA Detects Mysterious Object That Appears to be Old Rocket Launched In 1960s

The object named 2020 SO that was considered an asteroid could be a part of Surveyor 2 that was launched in 1966 for its low velocity and odd flight path

Oct 12, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Nasa

Space

NASA Asteroid Warning: Space Rock Bigger Than a Boeing-747 Going to Collide With Earth's Orbit Next Week

NASA gave an estimation for 2020 RK2 to be anywhere between 36m and 81m in diameter and is around 118 to 265 foot wide

Oct 4, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Science

Small Meteor Lit Up Skies in 15 States, What Happens If a Large One Enters Earth's Atmosphere

Several space experts believe that devastating asteroid hits are not confined to the past, and it will happen in future also

Oct 2, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Nasa

Science

Increase in Number of Asteroids With Close Approaches Make Many Believe Big One Is On the Way

Several people believe that NASA is covering up facts about a potentially dangerous asteroid that is currently headed towards the earth

Sep 25, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Science

This Asteroid Could Zip Past Earth on Sept. 1, Could be Closest Approach in Next Decade

If asteroid 2011 ES4 enters the earth's atmosphere, it could result in a powerful mid-air explosion

Aug 30, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Nasa

Science

This Asteroid Could Hit Earth on November 2, But Is it Deadly?

Several space scientists strongly believe that devastating events like asteroid hits could wipe out all life on earth

Aug 22, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Nasa

Space

NASA Asteroid Warning: Space Rock Bigger Than Edinburgh Castle Will Come Close to Earth on This Date

The asteroid has been named Asteroid2020ND by the independent space agency of the US and it is huge in size

Jul 17, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Science

Public Doubts NASA's Efficiency as Asteroids Go Undetected During Near-Earth Approaches

As NASA fails to detect several approaching asteroids, people wonder if the US space agency is capable of protecting Earth from deep space impacts.

Jul 9, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Science

Asteroid Shock: ESA Predicts Mid-Air Explosion of Rogue Space Rock in September

The asteroid will be traveling at a speed of 44,000 miles per hour at the time it enters the Earth's atmosphere

Jul 6, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Nasa

Science

Space Rock Burns Brighter Than Venus as it Plummets to Earth's Atmosphere [VIDEO]

Space experts strongly believe that a giant space rock from deep space will one day hit the earth causing a catastrophe

Jul 5, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Science

Doomsday Asteroid's Impact Noise could Burst Lungs And Rupture Internal Organs, NASA Expert Says

Experts believe that a possible doomsday asteroid in the future could trigger a tsunami that could be as tall as 100 meters

Jul 2, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Nasa

Science

Forget Nukes, Scientists Propose Unbelievable Technique to Protect Earth from Asteroid Hits

The new method is considered very effective as it will reduce the risk of asteroid fragmentation to a great extent

Jun 22, 2020

By Nirmal Narayanan

Science

Ancient Syrian Village Destroyed 12,800 Years Ago After Cosmic Body Hit Earth's Atmosphere: Study

The study suggested that airbursts created the intense heatwave that melted soil and formed quartz to destroy the Abu Hureyra villages

Jun 22, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Space

Curious Sighting of Fireball in the Skies of Australia Leaves Scientists Busy to Explain Phenomenon

A mysterious fireball was noticed in Australia but scientists don't have any clue about what caused the astronomical phenomenon

Jun 19, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Space

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