Tag: Near Earth Objects
NASA smacked a spacecraft into an asteroid – and learned details about its 12-million-year history
NASA’s DART was the first time we tried planetary defence – attempting to redirect an asteroid. The data from this landmark mission is still yielding new insights today.
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30 Jul, 09:00 PM
'City killers' and half-giraffes: how many scary asteroids really go past Earth every year?
Barely a week goes by without headlines about a giant asteroid coming past Earth. Here’s what really makes an asteroid pass notable – it’s not just size.
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4 Aug, 08:00 AM