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Massive Boulders Ejected by DART Mission Could Complicate Future Asteroid Deflection
When NASA’s DART spacecraft smashed into the asteroid moon Dimorphos in 2022, it was more than proof that a kinetic…
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NASA Slightly Raises Odds of Asteroid Hitting the Moon in 2032 After Updated JWST Data
The likelihood of asteroid 2024 YR4 pummelling into the moon in December 2032 has been increased by new data gathered…
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NASA Partners With SpaceX To Launch NEO Surveyor, a Mission To Detect Asteroid Threats
A contract has been awarded by NASA to SpaceX for the launch of its Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor spacecraft, which…
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Asteroid 2024 PT5 Linked to Lunar Surface, Reveals Planetary Defense Insights
A space rock named 2024 PT5, resembling the size of a school bus, lingered near Earth for almost two months…
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Meteoroid Trails Could Help Detect Potentially Hazardous Comets Years in Advance
New research has revealed that meteoroid trails, left behind by long-period comets, could help scientists detect potentially hazardous comets years…
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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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