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Mars’ Moons Phobos and Deimos Could Be Asteroid Debris, New Study Reveals
New research proposes that Mars’ moons, Phobos and Deimos, could have originated from an asteroid torn apart by the planet’s gravity. Simulations show that this shredded asteroid could have formed a ring around Mars, eventually coalescing into the moons. The theory is being tested through the upcoming Mars Moons Exploration mission, which could...
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Earth’s Temporary Second Moon 2024 PT5 Bids Farewell as It Exits Orbit
On 29 September 2024, Earth briefly welcomed asteroid 2024 PT5 as a second moon. Discovered by NASA's ATLAS, this small asteroid will exit Earth's orbit by mid-November 2024. Its fleeting presence offers astronomers valuable insights into tracking mini-moons and potential asteroid threats. As scientists explore these transient companions, they unco...
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New Mini-Moon 2024 PT5: A Major Step Towards Space Mining Opportunities
The newly discovered mini-moon, 2024 PT5, entered Earth's orbit on September 29, 2024, and will remain until November 25. This small asteroid, measuring around 10 metres, provides a unique opportunity for researchers to study near-Earth objects and explore the viability of space mining. Experts believe that asteroids contain precious metals, which ...
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Hera Spacecraft Embarks on Mission to Study Asteroid Redirected by NASA in 2022
The Hera spacecraft has successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, embarking on an international mission to study the asteroid Dimorphos, which was altered in course by NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) in 2022. Expected to reach its target by December 2026, Hera will examine the impact crater left by the DART mission and deploy two ...
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Dwarf Planet Ceres Once Hosted a Muddy Ocean Below Its Icy Surface
Recent research indicates that Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt, likely harboured a muddy ocean beneath its icy crust. Advanced computer simulations suggest that its surface features and gravity measurements point to a past rich in ice. With its proximity to Earth, Ceres presents a promising target for further exploration, making it t...
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US Scientists Demonstrate Revolutionary Method To Deflect Asteroids Using Nuclear Explosion
In New Mexico, scientists are exploring a futuristic solution to defend Earth against asteroid threats: harnessing X-ray blasts from nuclear explosions.
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Elon Musk Believes He Might Be Dead Before Humans Settle on Mars, Here's Why
Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has openly questioned whether he will live to see humans colonize Mars. Speaking at the Satellite 2020 conference, Musk highlighted the slow pace of advancements in space travel and the enormous challenges that remain. Despite the remarkable achievements of SpaceX, including the successful launches of Falcon 9 and ...
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James Webb Space Telescope Discoveries Challenge Theories About Asteroid Psyche’s Origin
Recent findings from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have introduced new uncertainties about asteroid 16 Psyche. Known for its high iron content, Psyche was previously considered a potential remnant of a protoplanet, providing a valuable opportunity to study the early solar system. However, JWST has detected hydrated minerals on its surface, ...
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NASA Concludes NEOWISE Mission After Successful Asteroid Detections
NASA has officially decommissioned the NEOWISE mission, a key component of its planetary defense strategy. Over its more than 10-year lifespan, NEOWISE exceeded its objectives by detecting thousands of asteroids and comets, including many near-Earth objects that could potentially pose a threat to our planet. The infrared data collected by the space...
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Year Ender 2023: Here's A Look Back At This Year's Most Pivotal Moments Of Space Exploration
Year Ender 2023: As the end of the year looms, here's a look back at the most important, fun and fascinating space stories from 2023.
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NASA Launches Mission To Explore Metal-Rich Asteroid Psyche
NASA on Friday launched a spacecraft from Florida on its way to Psyche, the largest of the several metal-rich asteroids known in our solar system and a body thought to be the remnant core of an ancient protoplanet.
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NASA'S 'Psyche' Mission To Explore Metal-Rich Asteroid That's Worth $10,000 Quadrillion
In order to explore an asteroid worth more than the global economy, NASA will launch the "Psyche" mission.
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Asteroid Ryugu Sample Has Dust Grains Older Than Our Solar System
Examining samples from asteroid Ryugu, scientists have made a startling discovery. They have spotted microscopic grains of ancient materials that are even older than our Solar System. Located in the near-Earth solar orbit, asteroid Ryugu is shaped like a spinning top and orbits the Sun every 16 months.
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Building Blocks of Life Discovered on Asteroid Located 200 Million Miles Away From Earth
Scientists studied materials taken from the asteroid by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Hayabusa2 probe, which landed on Ryugu in 2018. The spacecraft retrieved 0.2 ounces (5.4 grams) of material from the asteroid's surface and subsurface in 2019, stored it in an airtight container, and returned it to Earth.
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Almost Set to Go for Solar System Exploration, Find Universe's Deepest Secrets
The Webb team has already begun technical operations to test instruments aboard NASA's James Webb Space Telescope observatory. The team is running a final test to check how precisely the Webb telescope can find distant stars and galaxies and acquire their images and spectra.
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Mars’ Moons Phobos and Deimos Could Be Asteroid Debris, New Study Reveals
New research proposes that Mars’ moons, Phobos and Deimos, could have originated from an asteroid torn apart by the planet’s gravity. Simulations show that this shredded asteroid could have formed a ring around Mars, eventually coalescing into the moons. The theory is being tested through the upcoming Mars Moons Exploration mission, which could...
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Earth’s Temporary Second Moon 2024 PT5 Bids Farewell as It Exits Orbit
On 29 September 2024, Earth briefly welcomed asteroid 2024 PT5 as a second moon. Discovered by NASA's ATLAS, this small asteroid will exit Earth's orbit by mid-November 2024. Its fleeting presence offers astronomers valuable insights into tracking mini-moons and potential asteroid threats. As scientists explore these transient companions, they unco...
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New Mini-Moon 2024 PT5: A Major Step Towards Space Mining Opportunities
The newly discovered mini-moon, 2024 PT5, entered Earth's orbit on September 29, 2024, and will remain until November 25. This small asteroid, measuring around 10 metres, provides a unique opportunity for researchers to study near-Earth objects and explore the viability of space mining. Experts believe that asteroids contain precious metals, which ...
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Hera Spacecraft Embarks on Mission to Study Asteroid Redirected by NASA in 2022
The Hera spacecraft has successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, embarking on an international mission to study the asteroid Dimorphos, which was altered in course by NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) in 2022. Expected to reach its target by December 2026, Hera will examine the impact crater left by the DART mission and deploy two ...
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Dwarf Planet Ceres Once Hosted a Muddy Ocean Below Its Icy Surface
Recent research indicates that Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt, likely harboured a muddy ocean beneath its icy crust. Advanced computer simulations suggest that its surface features and gravity measurements point to a past rich in ice. With its proximity to Earth, Ceres presents a promising target for further exploration, making it t...
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US Scientists Demonstrate Revolutionary Method To Deflect Asteroids Using Nuclear Explosion
In New Mexico, scientists are exploring a futuristic solution to defend Earth against asteroid threats: harnessing X-ray blasts from nuclear explosions.
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Elon Musk Believes He Might Be Dead Before Humans Settle on Mars, Here's Why
Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has openly questioned whether he will live to see humans colonize Mars. Speaking at the Satellite 2020 conference, Musk highlighted the slow pace of advancements in space travel and the enormous challenges that remain. Despite the remarkable achievements of SpaceX, including the successful launches of Falcon 9 and ...
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James Webb Space Telescope Discoveries Challenge Theories About Asteroid Psyche’s Origin
Recent findings from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have introduced new uncertainties about asteroid 16 Psyche. Known for its high iron content, Psyche was previously considered a potential remnant of a protoplanet, providing a valuable opportunity to study the early solar system. However, JWST has detected hydrated minerals on its surface, ...
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NASA Concludes NEOWISE Mission After Successful Asteroid Detections
NASA has officially decommissioned the NEOWISE mission, a key component of its planetary defense strategy. Over its more than 10-year lifespan, NEOWISE exceeded its objectives by detecting thousands of asteroids and comets, including many near-Earth objects that could potentially pose a threat to our planet. The infrared data collected by the space...
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Year Ender 2023: Here's A Look Back At This Year's Most Pivotal Moments Of Space Exploration
Year Ender 2023: As the end of the year looms, here's a look back at the most important, fun and fascinating space stories from 2023.
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NASA Launches Mission To Explore Metal-Rich Asteroid Psyche
NASA on Friday launched a spacecraft from Florida on its way to Psyche, the largest of the several metal-rich asteroids known in our solar system and a body thought to be the remnant core of an ancient protoplanet.
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NASA'S 'Psyche' Mission To Explore Metal-Rich Asteroid That's Worth $10,000 Quadrillion
In order to explore an asteroid worth more than the global economy, NASA will launch the "Psyche" mission.
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Asteroid Ryugu Sample Has Dust Grains Older Than Our Solar System
Examining samples from asteroid Ryugu, scientists have made a startling discovery. They have spotted microscopic grains of ancient materials that are even older than our Solar System. Located in the near-Earth solar orbit, asteroid Ryugu is shaped like a spinning top and orbits the Sun every 16 months.
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Building Blocks of Life Discovered on Asteroid Located 200 Million Miles Away From Earth
Scientists studied materials taken from the asteroid by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Hayabusa2 probe, which landed on Ryugu in 2018. The spacecraft retrieved 0.2 ounces (5.4 grams) of material from the asteroid's surface and subsurface in 2019, stored it in an airtight container, and returned it to Earth.
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Almost Set to Go for Solar System Exploration, Find Universe's Deepest Secrets
The Webb team has already begun technical operations to test instruments aboard NASA's James Webb Space Telescope observatory. The team is running a final test to check how precisely the Webb telescope can find distant stars and galaxies and acquire their images and spectra.
