The Tiny Cosmic “Keyholes” That Could Send Asteroids Back to Earth
Asteroid deflection could backfire if the impact shoves the rock into a cosmic keyhole, a hidden trapdoor in…
Close-Up Views of NASA’s DART Impact to Inform Planetary Defense
On Sept. 11, 2022, engineers at a flight control center in Turin, Italy, sent a radio signal into…
Meteorite older than Earth smashes house roof in Georgia; scientists trace rock to asteroid belt – video
A meteorite fragment that tore through the roof of a Georgia home last June has been found to…
“They’re Hiding in the Sun’s Glare”: Astronomers Detect Giant Asteroids Near Venus That Could Someday Strike Earth
IN A NUTSHELL 🌌 Recent studies reveal that a hidden population of co-orbital asteroids near Venus might eventually…
Rubin Observatory’s Stunning Result Proves It’s a ‘Game Changer’ for Spotting Dangerous Asteroids
Astronomers usually keep their eyes on the sky, but on Monday, June 23, the community turned its attention…
NASA Planetary Defense Ignores Rubin Observatory’s Asteroid Hunting Abilities
Space & Planetary Science OIG Report: NASA’s Planetary Defense Strategy Keith’s note: NASA has a Planetary Defense Program.…