Asteroid News

World News: While small asteroids like this one typically burn up harmlessly, they serve as a reminder of the dynamic nature of our solar system. Historical events, such as the Chelyabinsk meteor incident, highlight the potential for damage even from relatively minor objects....

NASA is tracking asteroid NF 2024, which is approaching Earth but will pass safely at a distance of 3 million miles. It monitors near-Earth objects and develops technologies to deflect asteroids if necessary. The closest approach occurred on July 17th, 2024, at a reassuring dista...

NASA has recently issued a public alert regarding a substantial asteroid, 2024 MT1, currently speeding toward Earth at 65,215 km/h. This asteroid, with a diameter of approximately 260 feet—similar in size to the Statue of Liberty—has garnered significant attention from both s...

NASA's hypothetical exercise indicates a 72% likelihood of a hazardous asteroid impact, revealing gaps in preparedness, such as decision-making and mission readiness. The DART mission confirmed trajectory alteration capabilities, and the upcoming NEO Surveyor, launching in 2028, ...

Although the asteroid has been categorised within the Apollo group which is known for their Earth-crossing orbits and is massive in size, experts have said that it does not pose any direct threat to the planet....