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We could build space cities in asteroids like in sci-fi with this wild concept
By Elizabeth Howell published
A futuristic study suggests that a spinning, rubbly asteroid could support a massive space settlement the size of Manhattan.
Asteroid Bennu: The squishy space rock that almost swallowed a spacecraft
By Tereza Pultarova last updated
Reference Asteroid Bennu is a potentially hazardous near-Earth asteroid that was studied by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission from 2018 to 2021.
Mammals were already poised to take over the world before the dino-killing asteroid struck
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Ancient mammals were better adapted than nonavian dinosaurs to survive the Chicxulub asteroid impact.
OSIRIS-REx asteroid samples will land on Earth in 2023 and scientists can't wait
By Briley Lewis published
In just under a year, on Sept. 24, 2023, the OSIRIS-REx sample collector — a basket full of asteroid dust and rocks — will return to Earth's surface.
Apophis: The infamous asteroid we thought might hit us
By Robert Lea last updated
Reference Though we can now be certain the asteroid Apophis will not strike Earth in 2029, its close passage offers us a unique scientific opportunity.
Amateur astronomers challenged to spot an asteroid for Christmas
By Robert Lea published
On Thursday (Dec. 15), an asteroid that could be as large as the Great Pyramid of Giza will pass Earth. Amateur astronomers are challenged to spot the asteroid.
Mystery crater potentially caused by relative of dinosaur-killing asteroid
By Uisdean Nicholson, Sean Gulick, Veronica Bray published
The surprise crater was discovered on Earth's unexplored ocean floor.
Dramatic sampling shows asteroid Bennu is nothing like scientists expected
By Tereza Pultarova last updated
Asteroid Bennu nearly swallowed the OSIRIS-REx probe when it touched down on the rock to collect a sample, revealing that the space rock's nature was much different than scientists had thought.
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