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Organic Molecules in Space: A Key to Understanding Life’s Cosmic Origins
As researchers delve into the cosmos, organic molecules—the building blocks of life—emerge as a recurring theme, hinting at answers to…
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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.…
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James Webb Telescope Spots 138 New Asteroids in the Main Belt, Some Heading Towards Earth
Astronomers have identified a significant population of previously undetected asteroids in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter, according to…
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Research Reveals Three Young Asteroid Families as Main Sources of Earth’s Meteorites
Earth is continuously bombarded by meteorites, with many burning up in our atmosphere before reaching the surface. Significant impacts can…
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New Mini-Moon 2024 PT5: A Major Step Towards Space Mining Opportunities
A new celestial body, named 2024 PT5, has recently joined Earth’s orbit, marking an intriguing development in our understanding of…
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Taurid Meteor Stream Unlikely to Contain Dangerous Asteroids, New Study Suggests
The Taurid Meteoroid Complex, once feared for possibly hiding large, civilisation-destroying asteroids, has been found to be less threatening than…
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Asteroid Apophis Could Strike the Earth If It Collides With Smaller Space Rocks: Study
Earth will have a close encounter with the asteroid Apophis, also known as the “God of Destruction” on Friday, April…
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Asteroid Apophis May Still Have a Small Chance of Hitting Earth in 2029, Study Reveals
There’s a slight chance that the enormous asteroid Apophis, known as the “God of Chaos,” could hit Earth when it…
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NASA Concludes NEOWISE Mission After Successful Asteroid Detections
NASA has officially concluded the NEOWISE (Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer) mission, marking the end of a significant chapter…
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Asteroids Appear Rough Due to Space Dust Hopping on Them, Suggests Research
According to a new study from physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder, like corn kernels pop in a frying…
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