New observations suggest that Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), which recently became visible to the naked eye, might be breaking ...
In the United States, funding for planetary defense has long had strong bipartisan support both inside and outside of ...
Earlier this month, the Minor Planet Center announced the discovery of an unusual asteroid close to Earth. Turns out, it was ...
It may seem like Earth isn't as well-decorated as its ring-bearing neighbors in the solar system, but new research suggests ...
Asteroids have significantly impacted Earth's history through numerous collisions, shaping the planet's geography and biological trajectory. Key event ...
Scientists think a small rock discovered near Earth last August was hurled into space by an ancient impact on the lunar surface.
The next quasi-satellite in the solar system now has an official name. Cardea is a companion of the Earth and was discovered more than 20 years ago.
One Alabama woman was rudely awoken from a nap in 1954 when a meteorite came through her roof and hit her, leaving a big ...
It looked like an asteroid, but it was a Tesla: the space mix-up involving the celestial object 2018 CN41 was resolved in a few hours. Initially cataloged as a new asteroid, it was later ...
The rise of private companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin reduces costs and accelerates innovation. The US wants to use this advantage for itself.
On January 26, 2025, an asteroid called 2024 YY5 will fly by Earth, which has sparked interest in the scientific and space ...
A big asteroid, the size of the Empire State Building, called 2024 WY70 is on a collision course with Earth this weekend.