Europe Unveils New Plan to Defend Earth from Asteroids
The European Space Agency is expanding its planetary defense program with new missions to detect, study, and deflect potentially hazardous near-Earth asteroids.
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Earth Has a New Mini-Moon Following Its Orbit
Astronomers have discovered a small asteroid, 2025 PN7, acting as a temporary 'quasi-moon' to Earth. The object has been following our planet for 60 years.
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ESA Proposes Mission to Study Asteroid Apophis Flyby in 2029
The European Space Agency has proposed the Ramses mission to study the 375-meter asteroid Apophis during its exceptionally close flyby of Earth in 2029.
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Hubble Captures Stellar Ages in Galaxy and a Surprise Asteroid
A new Hubble image of spiral galaxy NGC 6000 reveals the life cycle of its stars and the unexpected trail of a photobombing asteroid from our solar system.
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Small Asteroid Flew Past Earth Undetected Last Week
An asteroid between 3 and 10 feet wide flew 265 miles above Antarctica last week, an altitude similar to the ISS, but was not detected until hours after it passed.
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Asteroid 2025 TF Flies Close to Earth
Asteroid 2025 TF recently passed Earth at an altitude similar to the ISS, posing no danger. The 1-3 meter object was tracked by ESA astronomers after its discovery.
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Scientists Evaluate Options for Asteroid on Course with Moon
Scientists are evaluating options, including nuclear disruption and deflection, for an asteroid with a 4.3% chance of hitting the Moon in 2032.
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North Sea Silverpit Crater Confirmed as Asteroid Impact Site
After two decades of debate, scientists have confirmed the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by an asteroid impact 43 to 46 million years ago.
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Scientists Propose Nuclear Option for Asteroid Threatening Moon
A scientific team has proposed using nuclear explosives to neutralize asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 4% chance of impacting the Moon in 2032.
#Asteroid#Planetary Defense#NASA
Three Space Probes to Study Apophis Asteroid Flyby in 2029
Three international space missions are set to observe the asteroid Apophis during its close but safe flyby of Earth on April 13, 2029.
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Large Asteroid to Make Safe Earth Flyby on September 18
An asteroid the size of a large monument, designated 2025 FA22, will make a safe but close pass by Earth on September 18, offering a live viewing opportunity.
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