Precision tracking of 3I/ATLAS comet could protect Earth, Mars spacecraft images enhance planetary defenseEurope's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter on Mars is now tracking space objects with ten times greater accuracy. This new capability significantly...
19 Nov, 2025, 08.19 AM IST
NASA spots huge asteroid on potential crash path with the Moon — here’s what we knowNASA has confirmed that asteroid 2024 YR4, a space rock approximately the size of a 15-story building, might collide with the Moon on Decem...
08 Nov, 2025, 07.48 PM IST
NASA Asteroid: Will scientists use nuclear explosions to deflect 2024 YR4? Mission timeline and when will it hit the EarthNew findings involving NASA researchers indicate that humanity may have to consider far more drastic measures to shield itself from potenti...
23 Sep, 2025, 04.46 PM IST
When and where can Asteroid 2024 YR4 hit the Earth? Possible impact locations & effects explainedAstronomers have already made 350 observations of 2024 YR4 since the IAWN’s rare warning in January.
19 Feb, 2025, 12.02 AM IST
Empire State building-sized 'God of Chaos' asteroid approaching Earth at 30,000 km per hour, NASA on high alertThe asteroid Apophis, nicknamed the "God of Chaos," is set for a near-Earth flyby on November 13, passing within 19,000 miles of our planet...
12 Nov, 2024, 12.52 PM IST
NASA has a new plan to protect Earth from Asteroids, including a '1000-strong' space armyNasa has unveiled a plan to defend Earth from potential "planet killer" asteroids. The strategy includes sending spacecraft armies to inter...
14 Oct, 2024, 12.59 PM IST
Multiple asteroids may have contributed to dinosaur extinction, scientists revealNew research points to a second asteroid impact possibly contributing to the extinction of dinosaurs, challenging the long-held belief of a...
06 Oct, 2024, 03.58 PM IST
Asteroid bigger than two cricket pitches is hurtling towards Earth again on September 15NASA has alerted the scientific community about asteroid 2024 ON, measuring 720 feet in diameter, which is set to approach Earth on Septemb...
03 Sep, 2024, 01.12 PM IST
Could Nasa’s DART mission create a man-made meteor shower? Here’s what you need to knowIn the aftermath of NASA's DART mission, over two million pounds of space debris have been created. This could lead to a man-made meteor sh...
02 Sep, 2024, 09.15 AM IST
Five massive asteroids on collision course with Earth: But why NASA is excitedFive asteroids made close approaches to Earth between August 27 and September 1, 2024, posing no threat but offering scientific opportuniti...
24 Aug, 2024, 01.06 PM IST
Apophis, ‘God of Destruction’ is set to skim Earth's orbit; Why scientists are watching closelyIn 2029, asteroid Apophis will make a close flyby, passing just 20,000 miles from Earth, an event visible to millions without telescopes. T...
18 Aug, 2024, 05.56 PM IST
NASA watches 110-foot Sardar Patel's Statue of Unity sized asteroid at 30,381 km/h towards Earth-Will it hit?Asteroid 2024 OR1, detected by NASA, approached Earth on August 6, 2024. With a diameter of 110 feet and traveling at 30,381 kilometers per...
08 Aug, 2024, 04.34 PM IST
Statue of Liberty-sized asteroid zooms towards Earth at breakneck speed; NASA issues warningNASA has issued a warning about asteroid 2024 MT1, a large object heading towards Earth at 65,215 km/h. Despite its size—about as big as th...
10 Jul, 2024, 08.03 PM IST
NASA captures detailed images of passing asteroids, enhancing insights on planetary defenceNASA's JPL recently used radar to capture images of two passing asteroids. Asteroid 2011 UL21, discovered by Catalina Sky Survey in 2011, p...
08 Jul, 2024, 02.15 PM IST
Two giant asteroids are approaching Earth, Here's how to spot the 'Planet Killer' this weekendThis week, astronomers are anticipating the close approach of asteroid 2011 UL21, dubbed the "Planet Killer," as it swings by Earth. Despit...
29 Jun, 2024, 02.39 PM IST
NASA tracks 160-foot asteroid approaching Earth at 37,070 km/hNASA has alerted the public about an asteroid, 2024 JY1, approaching Earth. Although large and fast, it poses no threat due to its distant ...
29 May, 2024, 09.31 PM IST
NASA's 300 kg retired satellite may crash on to earth today; Should you worry?After 16 years of operations, NASA decommissioned the satellite due to communications difficulties with the spacecraft.
20 Apr, 2023, 03.20 PM IST