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15 stories tagged with "Asteroid"
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Innovation•Oct 5

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Google News - Uae Innovation•1 min read
NASA's Psyche Captures Stunning Mars Flyby on Asteroid Quest
Planet Wins•Jul 22

NASA's Psyche Captures Stunning Mars Flyby on Asteroid Quest

A spacecraft bound for a metal asteroid just gave us breathtaking views of Mars along the way. NASA stitched the images into a mesmerizing time-lapse that shows craters, ice caps, and rusty deserts from space.

Scientific American•2 min read
NASA's Psyche Probe Snaps Stunning Mars Photos En Route
Global News•May 21

NASA's Psyche Probe Snaps Stunning Mars Photos En Route

NASA's Psyche spacecraft just captured breathtaking images of Mars during a flyby that boosted it toward a metal-rich asteroid worth more than Earth's entire economy. The close encounter gave scientists thousands of photos while testing equipment that will explore the mysterious 16 Psyche asteroid in 2029.

Google News - Science•3 min read
NASA's Psyche Captures Sharpest View of Mars Ice Cap
Innovation•May 20

NASA's Psyche Captures Sharpest View of Mars Ice Cap

A spacecraft bound for an asteroid just snapped the clearest photo ever of Mars' icy south pole during a quick flyby. The image shows a frozen cap stretching more than 430 miles across the red planet.

NASA•2 min read
NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Captures Stunning Mars Images
Innovation•May 20

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Captures Stunning Mars Images

A spacecraft on its way to a metal-rich asteroid just sent back jaw-dropping photos of Mars, revealing ancient craters in colors beyond what human eyes can see. The unexpected images showcase the power of grabbing scientific opportunities during deep space travel.

NASA•2 min read
Rare Asteroid Visible to Naked Eye in 2029 NASA Says
Planet Wins•Apr 15

Rare Asteroid Visible to Naked Eye in 2029 NASA Says

A stadium-sized asteroid will pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, giving millions a once-in-a-lifetime chance to watch it streak across the sky. NASA confirms it poses zero danger and offers scientists a rare opportunity to study a 4.6-billion-year-old piece of our solar system's history.

Planet Wins Desk•2 min read
Rare Asteroid Visible to Naked Eye in 2029
Planet Wins•Apr 14

Rare Asteroid Visible to Naked Eye in 2029

On April 13, 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass closer to Earth than satellites orbit, creating a once-in-millennia stargazing event visible without telescopes across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Scientists are launching multiple missions to study this harmless space rock that will offer unprecedented insights into our solar system.

Space.com•2 min read
NASA Cracks Asteroid Mystery With Porous Boulder Discovery
Planet Wins•Mar 17

NASA Cracks Asteroid Mystery With Porous Boulder Discovery

Scientists finally solved a puzzle that stumped them for nearly two decades: why asteroid Bennu looked nothing like they expected. The answer hiding inside rocks from space just changed what we know about our solar system.

NASA•2 min read
Moon Safe as Webb Telescope Tracks 'Dangerous' Asteroid
Global News•Mar 11

Moon Safe as Webb Telescope Tracks 'Dangerous' Asteroid

A 100-meter asteroid once labeled the "most dangerous in decades" will safely pass the moon in 2032, scientists confirm using the James Webb Space Telescope. The advanced tracking eliminated fears of a lunar collision that could have disrupted satellites.

Google News - Science•2 min read
James Webb Telescope Saves Moon From Asteroid Hit
Planet Wins•Mar 6

James Webb Telescope Saves Moon From Asteroid Hit

Scientists used the James Webb Space Telescope to confirm that asteroid 2024 YR4 will safely miss the moon in 2032, ruling out what could have been a spectacular collision. The 197-foot space rock will cruise past our lunar companion at a safe distance of 13,200 miles.

Space.com•2 min read
NASA Rules Out 2032 Asteroid Hit Using Webb Telescope
Planet Wins•Mar 6

NASA Rules Out 2032 Asteroid Hit Using Webb Telescope

That asteroid scientists were watching? New data from the James Webb Space Telescope just confirmed it will safely miss the Moon in 2032. What looked like a small chance of impact turned into a clear all-clear thanks to unprecedented observations.

Planet Wins Desk•2 min read
NASA Confirms Asteroid 2024 YR4 Won't Hit Moon in 2032
Planet Wins•Mar 6

NASA Confirms Asteroid 2024 YR4 Won't Hit Moon in 2032

The asteroid once called the most dangerous discovery in 20 years is no longer a threat to Earth or the moon. Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have completely ruled out any chance of impact.

Planet Wins Desk•2 min read