Asteroid: News
Some asteroids become more lethal during Earth entry, study finds
A recent study has warned that certain types of asteroids, particularly iron-rich ones, could pose a greater threat to Earth than previously thought.
This massive 2,300-foot asteroid spins every 2 minutes!
A group of ultra-fast-rotating asteroids has been discovered in the solar system, with one of them spinning at an unprecedented speed.
ESA outlines major Moon, Mars and satellite missions for 2026
The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled an ambitious plan for 2026, featuring a series of groundbreaking space missions. These include lunar flybys, asteroid studies, and Mercury orbit insertion.
Can you see Earth's new 'second moon' without a telescope?
Earth has a new companion in space, a small asteroid called '2025 PN7.' It has been dubbed a quasi-moon by NASA.
4 asteroids to pass by Earth in next 2 days
NASA has confirmed that four near-Earth asteroids will safely pass our planet on October 13 and 14, 2025.
Is the world ending in 2026? New prophecy warns
The world may not have ended on September 23 as some had predicted, but a new doomsday prophecy has emerged for 2026.
NASA alerts as airplane-sized asteroid zooms past Earth this week
NASA has confirmed that a massive asteroid, dubbed 2025 QV9, is hurtling toward Earth.
After US, China will launch an asteroid-deflecting mission this year
China is gearing up for an ambitious space mission to deflect an asteroid and change its orbit, a top space researcher has revealed.
Stadium-sized asteroid to make close approach to Earth today
NASA has confirmed that asteroid 1997 QK1 will make its closest approach to Earth on August 20, 2025.
Two meteor showers peak on July 30: How to watch
Get ready for a celestial spectacle as two meteor showers, the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids, will peak simultaneously on July 30.
Massive 210-feet asteroid to make close approach to Earth today
A massive asteroid, dubbed 2018 BY6, is set to make a close approach to Earth today.
Airplane-sized asteroid will approach Earth today: Should you be worried?
NASA has confirmed that a large asteroid, dubbed 2025 MG1, is on its way toward Earth.
Why deflecting asteroids may become more difficult in the future
NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission has revealed a new challenge for future asteroid deflection efforts.
Bus-sized asteroid 2025 MN88 to fly past Earth today
A massive asteroid, dubbed 2025 MN88, is set to fly by Earth today.
Asteroid that threatened Earth may collide with Moon in 2032
Asteroid 2024 YR4, a space rock that once posed a major threat to Earth, is now on scientists' radar for potentially colliding with the Moon in 2032.
NASA tracks 1,400-foot asteroid in close Earth flyby tomorrow
A gigantic asteroid, bigger than San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, is set to fly by Earth on June 5, as per NASA.
Two massive asteroids pass near Earth today—Should we worry?
NASA is keeping a close watch on two asteroids, 2025 KH2 and 2025 KR1, which are expected to pass by Earth today.
China launches mission to collect samples from 'living fossil' asteroid
China has launched its first-ever mission to collect samples from a near-Earth asteroid.
1,100-foot asteroid approaches Earth tomorrow—Here's how close it'll get
NASA has highlighted a gigantic asteroid, named '387746 (2003 MH4),' which is scheduled to fly by Earth this weekend.
Massive asteroid—once feared to hit Earth—might now crash into Moon
A giant asteroid, once thought to be a potential threat to Earth, is now being watched for its potential collision with the Moon.
NASA's Lucy spacecraft to visit 150M-year-old asteroid next month
NASA's Lucy spacecraft is gearing up for a major milestone in its mission, a flyby of an ancient asteroid called Donaldjohanson, on April 20.
Can we mine minerals from asteriods? First attempt this week
AstroForge, a US-based private aerospace company, is gearing up for a commercial asteroid mining mission.
'City-killer' asteroid—2024 YR4—now has higher chance of hitting Earth: NASA
NASA has flagged a major increase in the probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032.
China recruits for 'planetary defense force' amid asteroid impact fears
In light of the threat of an asteroid collision in 2032, China has launched a recruitment campaign for a "planetary defense force."
196-foot asteroid could hit Earth in 2032—should we be worried?
Astronomers have discovered a new asteroid, about the size of a football field (around 196-foot wide).
Life's building blocks may have originated in space—Bennu sample suggests
NASA scientists have made an interesting discovery in the sample from the Bennu asteroid, which the agency returned to Earth in 2023.
Earth's temporary 'mini-moon' might be lost fragment of the Moon
A small asteroid, referred to as Earth's temporary "mini-moon," could actually be a piece of the Moon that broke away thousands of years ago.
Earth's 'mini moon' is set to depart by tomorrow
Earth's temporary "mini moon," asteroid 2024 PT5, is set to depart our planet's orbit on November 25, just two months after its arrival.
Europe's 'Hera' asteroid probe on track for Mars rendezvous
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s Hera asteroid probe, has successfully completed a critical milestone in its mission to study the site of the first-ever asteroid deflection test.
'Hera' mission to study NASA-deflected asteroid completes key maneuver
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s planetary defense mission, Hera, has successfully executed the first major maneuver of its journey since its launch in October.
Is there a 5th force? Asteroid Bennu's data suggests so
Asteroid Bennu, a near-Earth object, has played a key role in improving our knowledge of asteroids and Earth's history.
3 asteroids to pass Earth this week, NASA confirms
This September, three asteroids are set to make their close approach to Earth.
Earth to gain temporary 'mini moon' this autumn
Almost a week later, Earth is set to gain a temporary 'second moon' or 'mini moon.'
Earth had a ring system 466 million years ago: Study
A recent study suggests that Earth, in all likelihood, had a ring system around it approximately 466 million years ago.
ISRO chief's warning: Asteroid impact real possibility, we must prepare
Dr. S Somanath, the chief of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), has emphasized the real possibility of an asteroid hitting Earth and causing mass extinction.
Earth acquires new 'quasi-satellite' expected to stay for millennia
Scientists have discovered a new asteroid, 2023 FW13, that orbits the Sun alongside Earth.
NASA says we're not prepared to handle asteroid strikes
NASA recently conducted a hypothetical exercise, revealing significant gaps in Earth's readiness for a potential asteroid impact.
NASA study finds asteroid with 72% chance of hitting Earth
NASA recently conducted a study that revealed a potential asteroid threat with a 72% chance of hitting Earth.
James Webb telescope spots evidence of gigantic asteroid collision
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered signs of a massive collision, between two enormous asteroids in the Beta Pictoris star system.
Tiny moon revealed as two in disguise; astronomers astonished
In a surprising revelation last year, astronomers discovered that a tiny moon orbiting an asteroid, fondly referred to as "Dinky," was actually two moons fused together.