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NASA Deep Space Network snaps Potentially Hazardous Asteroid passing by Earth
29Feb By adminNo Comments
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NASA Deep Space Network snaps Potentially Hazardous Asteroid passing by Earth

[ad_1] NASA recently provided a fascinating glimpse into the cosmos by capturing radar images of a stadium-sized asteroid as it passed by Earth. The asteroid, known as 2008 OS7, made a close approach to our planet on February 2, prompting NASA to utilize its Deep Space Network radar system to obtain detailed images of this celestial object.NASA snaps Asteroid 2008 OS7Measuring between 650 feet and 1,640 feet wide, the slowly-spinning asteroid posed no threat to Earth as it drifted past at a safe distance of approximately 2.9 million kilometers, a NASA report stated. This distance is over seven times the gap between our planet and the Moon, ensuring that there was no cause for concern regarding any potential impact. NASA said this asteroid was the size of a stadium! It was declared a Pot...
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Potentially Hazardous Asteroid to pass Earth today, says NASA; Know how big it is
14Feb By adminNo Comments
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Potentially Hazardous Asteroid to pass Earth today, says NASA; Know how big it is

[ad_1] Asteroids are ancient space rocks floating in their orbits in space. However, sometimes they come dangerously close to a planet like Earth. This happens due to the interaction with a large planet's gravitational field, which can send the tumbling towards a planet, raising a potential impact scenario. NASA and other space agencies use advanced space and ground-based telescopes to monitor asteroids and minimize the uncertainties around their close approaches. NASA has now shed light on an asteroid that is expected to pass Earth by a close margin today, February 14.Also Read: What are asteroids and why do they come so frighteningly close to Earth? Asteroid 2024 BR4: DetailsThe asteroid, given the designation of Asteroid 2024 BR4 by NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS)...
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Asteroid 2024 BM to pass Earth by just a whisker today, reveals NASA; Check size, speed, more
22Jan By adminNo Comments
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Asteroid 2024 BM to pass Earth by just a whisker today, reveals NASA; Check size, speed, more

[ad_1] As per the details issued by NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the asteroid has been designated as Asteroid 2024 BM. This asteroid is expected to pass Earth at a distance of approximately 3 million kilometers today, January 22. It is already travelling towards Earth in its orbit at 21511 kilometers per hour which is almost as fast as Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs)! Is the asteroid dangerous? Check details.Asteroid 2024 BMThis space rock belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth Asteroids, which are Earth-crossing space rocks with semi-major axes larger than Earth's. These asteroids are named after the humongous 1862 Apollo asteroid, discovered by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth in the 1930s. According to NASA, this is not the first time that Astero...
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Apollo group asteroid to buzz Earth, says NASA; Check speed, size, and other details
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Apollo group asteroid to buzz Earth, says NASA; Check speed, size, and other details

[ad_1] NASA, ESA, and other space agencies have developed technology to track asteroids in their orbits, and even deflect them in case a potential impact scenario develops. While most of them are present in the main asteroid belt located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, they often pass Earth. Interaction with a planet's gravitational field can sometimes knock asteroids off course, sending them tumbling towards a planet for impact. Therefore, it is crucial that asteroids be tracked to minimize the uncertainties around their close approaches. Using its tech, NASA has now shed light on an asteroid that is expected to pass Earth today, January 10. Know all about this close approach.Asteroid 2023 XT14: Speed, size, distance, and moreThe asteroid, designated as Asteroid 2023 XT14 is ex...
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Asteroid today: Aten group space rock to pass Earth closely today, reveals NASA; check speed, size
2Jan By adminNo Comments
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Asteroid today: Aten group space rock to pass Earth closely today, reveals NASA; check speed, size

[ad_1] Asteroid today: You may think asteroids are simply floating rocks in space but they can also present a danger to Earth. Due to close calls with asteroids, NASA, ESA, and other space agencies have developed technology to track these space rocks in their orbits, and even deflect them in case a potential impact scenario develops. Using its tech, NASA has now shed light on an asteroid that is expected to pass Earth today, January 2. Know all about the close approach by this Asteroid today.Asteroid 2023 YR: Speed, size, distance, and moreThe asteroid, designated as Asteroid 2023 YR is expected to pass Earth at a distance of approximately 1.7 million kilometers today, according to the NASA Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). It is already travelling towards Earth in its orbit...
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250-foot asteroid to pass Earth today at close quarters, reveals NASA; Know speed, other details
25Dec By adminNo Comments
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250-foot asteroid to pass Earth today at close quarters, reveals NASA; Know speed, other details

[ad_1] Due to close calls with asteroids, NASA, ESA, and other space agencies have developed technology to track these space rocks in their orbits, and even deflect them in case a potential impact scenario develops. Using its amazing tech, NASA has now shed light on an asteroid that is expected to pass Earth today, December 25. As per the details issued by NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the asteroid has been designated as Asteroid 2020 KT4. Know all about its close approach to Earth.Asteroid 2020 KT4: Speed, size, distance, and moreAsteroid 2020 KT4 is expected to pass Earth at a distance of approximately 5.1 million kilometers today. It is already travelling towards Earth in its orbit at 26197 kilometers per hour which is even faster than Intercontinental Ballisti...
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Potentially Hazardous Asteroid to pass Earth by a close margin! NASA reveals details
22Dec By adminNo Comments
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Potentially Hazardous Asteroid to pass Earth by a close margin! NASA reveals details

[ad_1] Asteroids can be found in the main asteroid belt located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. While these space rocks have their own orbits, they can get knocked off their course due to interaction with a planet's gravitational field. This sends them tumbling towards a planet, causing a potential impact scenario. Due to such close calls, NASA, ESA, and other space agencies have developed technology to track asteroids in their orbits, and even deflect them in case a potential impact scenario develops. Using its tech, NASA has now shed light on an asteroid that is expected to pass Earth tomorrow, December 23. Know all about this close call.Asteroid 2023 VD6: Speed, size, distance, and moreAs per the details issued by NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the aster...
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240-foot asteroid to come close to Earth tomorrow; size and speed revealed by NASA
29Sep By adminNo Comments
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240-foot asteroid to come close to Earth tomorrow; size and speed revealed by NASA

[ad_1] NASA tracks all asteroids that stray close to the Earth because they could pose a potential danger. Apart from that, information about the origin of various asteroids can solve multiple mysteries about the universe. Recently NASA has successfully brought back a chunk of asteroid Bennu from space with the help of ORISIS- REX spacecraft. This asteroid sample is a huge achievement in the field of space exploration. Now, NASA is on its next asteroid mission called Psyche. According to NASA, this mission will study this metallic asteroid. The asteroid orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. As explained by NASA, the Psyche asteroid has a nickel-iron core that was essential in creating our solar system. One of the mission's main objectives is to get as close as 280 kilometers to Aster...
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46-foot asteroid heading towards Earth today, says NASA; Check out this space rock called RD15
24Sep By adminNo Comments
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46-foot asteroid heading towards Earth today, says NASA; Check out this space rock called RD15

[ad_1] Asteroids are a small, but inseparable part of our solar system, but they possess a massive potential for destruction. Therefore, NASA is on a continuous mission to track asteroids and study them in order to take preventive measures in case the threat is serious. NASA actively monitors asteroids to safeguard Earth and enhance our understanding of their paths as they hold many secrets. When NASA's telescopes detect a new Near-Earth Asteroid (NEA), the agency's astronomers gather observational data and share it with the Minor Planet Center. Subsequently, the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) utilizes this information to compute the asteroid's probable orbit around the Sun. To monitor asteroids, NASA astronomers have developed a next-generation impact monitoring algorithm...
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SCARIEST asteroids threaten Earth: NASA explains what the dangerous PHAs are
25Apr By adminNo Comments
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SCARIEST asteroids threaten Earth: NASA explains what the dangerous PHAs are

[ad_1] The majority of asteroids occupy a specific place in the inner solar system. They reside within the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Yet, there are a few that stray from their orbits and come near the Earth. To identify all asteroids that fly close to our planet, NASA uses the classification of Near-Earth objects or NEOs. These are the asteroids that come within a range of 50 million kilometers to the Earth. However, within this category exists a terrifying sub-population of asteroids that can destroy the Earth if they ever struck our planet. NASA calls them ‘potentially hazardous asteroids'. But what are they exactly?What are potentially hazardous asteroids (PHA)?As per NASA, any NEO asteroids that are larger than 140 meters in diameter (460 feet) and have a probability o...
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