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Opinion | Why India Should Get Behind Space Mining
It is clear that as demand for minerals surges due to green energy transition, asteroids could offer a virtually limitless supply.
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Karnal Students Recognised by NASA for Discovering Main Belt Asteroid TD40
12 students and two teachers from Dyal Singh Public School in Karnal have been honoured by NASA’s International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) for discovering a main belt asteroid, TD40. The team, under the guidance of Principal Sushma Devgun and Dr Kaveri Chauhan, also registered 11 near-Earth objects. Diksha, a Class XI student, was r...
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Organic Molecules in Space: A Key to Understanding Life's Cosmic Origins
Organic molecules, the building blocks of life, have been discovered across space—from interstellar clouds to asteroids and comets. Findings from missions like Rosetta, Hayabusa2, and Osiris-Rex reveal that these compounds existed long before the Sun formed. Scientists believe organic molecules survived planetary formation in protoplanetary disks...
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Space Missions of 2025: Lunar Landings, Asteroid Sampling, and More
Space exploration in 2025 will see remarkable missions from global agencies like NASA, ESA, China, and Japan. Key initiatives include lunar landings through NASA’s CLPS and Japan’s M2/Resilience, which will test new technologies and study lunar resources. China’s Tianwen-2 mission aims to collect asteroid samples and explore a comet, advancin...
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'Christmas Eve Asteroid' To Pass Closest To Earth At This Time, NASA Confirms
Asteroid 2024 XN1, nicknamed the "Christmas Eve asteroid," will pass Earth at a speed of 14,743 mph on December 24, reaching its closest point at 02:56 am GMT.
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Christmas Eve Asteroid Alert: 120-Foot Space Rock Racing Toward Earth
With a size of 120 feet and a close approach on December 24, this asteroid will pass safely at a distance of 4.48 million miles.
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Chiron's Unique Surface and Coma: Key Insights from Recent Space Research
Recent research has provided critical insights into Chiron, a celestial body between Jupiter and Neptune. Through observations by the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists discovered volatile ices and gases such as carbon dioxide and methane on its surface. Chiron’s gaseous coma offers researchers the opportunity to study gases from below its su...
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James Webb Telescope Spots 138 New Asteroids in the Main Belt, Some Heading Towards Earth
Astronomers have discovered 138 new asteroids in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). These decametre-sized asteroids, some of which are on paths that could bring them close to Earth, were identified through a new computational technique. The discovery enhances our understanding of small space...
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Two Massive Asteroids To Fly Past Earth Today, NASA Confirms
Although the space agency has confirmed no imminent danger, the close encounters highlight the importance of vigilant asteroid tracking.
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Two Airplane-Sized Asteroids Flying Past Earth At Alarming Speed Today
Space enthusiasts are in for a major cosmic event on Friday as NASA said that two aeroplane-sized asteroids -- 2024 XW15 and 2024 XC16 -- are all set to fly past Earth.
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Asteroids Impacting Neutron Stars May Be the Cause of Fast Radio Bursts
Research suggests asteroid impacts on neutron stars may be the cause of mysterious fast radio bursts (FRBs). These collisions release enormous energy and match observed FRB frequency. Scientists believe interstellar objects colliding with neutron stars could account for their rate and occurrence, while repeating FRBs may stem from asteroid belts. O...
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Researchers Propose Evidence of Primordial Black Holes in Cosmic Objects and Earthly Materials
A study led by the University at Buffalo suggests primordial black holes (PBHs), formed in the early universe, could leave traces in both cosmic and terrestrial objects. Researchers believe PBHs, which are much smaller than stellar black holes, might leave hollow structures in celestial bodies like asteroids or moons. Additionally, passing through ...
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Asteroid Detected Hours Before Earth Impact, Creates Fireball Over Siberia
On December 3, 2024, a small asteroid, C0WEPC5, measuring about 27 inches in diameter, was detected just hours before entering Earth's atmosphere. The asteroid disintegrated harmlessly over Siberia, creating a bright fireball. This marked the fourth "imminent impactor" event of the year, with three others recorded over Berlin, Hawaii, and the Phili...
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The Asteroid That Almost Struck Earth And What It Means
The event in Siberia, caused by asteroid C0WEPC5, highlighted the effectiveness of modern space monitoring in detecting and tracking near-Earth objects.
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Video: Asteroid Burns Like "Fireball" After Entering Atmosphere Above Russia
A speedy descent of a small asteroid lit up the sky in Russia's remote far eastern region of Yakutia early on Wednesday, as it burned out after entering the Earth's atmosphere.
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Opinion | Why India Should Get Behind Space Mining
It is clear that as demand for minerals surges due to green energy transition, asteroids could offer a virtually limitless supply.
-
Karnal Students Recognised by NASA for Discovering Main Belt Asteroid TD40
12 students and two teachers from Dyal Singh Public School in Karnal have been honoured by NASA’s International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) for discovering a main belt asteroid, TD40. The team, under the guidance of Principal Sushma Devgun and Dr Kaveri Chauhan, also registered 11 near-Earth objects. Diksha, a Class XI student, was r...
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Organic Molecules in Space: A Key to Understanding Life's Cosmic Origins
Organic molecules, the building blocks of life, have been discovered across space—from interstellar clouds to asteroids and comets. Findings from missions like Rosetta, Hayabusa2, and Osiris-Rex reveal that these compounds existed long before the Sun formed. Scientists believe organic molecules survived planetary formation in protoplanetary disks...
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Space Missions of 2025: Lunar Landings, Asteroid Sampling, and More
Space exploration in 2025 will see remarkable missions from global agencies like NASA, ESA, China, and Japan. Key initiatives include lunar landings through NASA’s CLPS and Japan’s M2/Resilience, which will test new technologies and study lunar resources. China’s Tianwen-2 mission aims to collect asteroid samples and explore a comet, advancin...
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'Christmas Eve Asteroid' To Pass Closest To Earth At This Time, NASA Confirms
Asteroid 2024 XN1, nicknamed the "Christmas Eve asteroid," will pass Earth at a speed of 14,743 mph on December 24, reaching its closest point at 02:56 am GMT.
-
Christmas Eve Asteroid Alert: 120-Foot Space Rock Racing Toward Earth
With a size of 120 feet and a close approach on December 24, this asteroid will pass safely at a distance of 4.48 million miles.
-
Chiron's Unique Surface and Coma: Key Insights from Recent Space Research
Recent research has provided critical insights into Chiron, a celestial body between Jupiter and Neptune. Through observations by the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists discovered volatile ices and gases such as carbon dioxide and methane on its surface. Chiron’s gaseous coma offers researchers the opportunity to study gases from below its su...
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James Webb Telescope Spots 138 New Asteroids in the Main Belt, Some Heading Towards Earth
Astronomers have discovered 138 new asteroids in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). These decametre-sized asteroids, some of which are on paths that could bring them close to Earth, were identified through a new computational technique. The discovery enhances our understanding of small space...
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Two Massive Asteroids To Fly Past Earth Today, NASA Confirms
Although the space agency has confirmed no imminent danger, the close encounters highlight the importance of vigilant asteroid tracking.
-
Two Airplane-Sized Asteroids Flying Past Earth At Alarming Speed Today
Space enthusiasts are in for a major cosmic event on Friday as NASA said that two aeroplane-sized asteroids -- 2024 XW15 and 2024 XC16 -- are all set to fly past Earth.
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Asteroids Impacting Neutron Stars May Be the Cause of Fast Radio Bursts
Research suggests asteroid impacts on neutron stars may be the cause of mysterious fast radio bursts (FRBs). These collisions release enormous energy and match observed FRB frequency. Scientists believe interstellar objects colliding with neutron stars could account for their rate and occurrence, while repeating FRBs may stem from asteroid belts. O...
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Researchers Propose Evidence of Primordial Black Holes in Cosmic Objects and Earthly Materials
A study led by the University at Buffalo suggests primordial black holes (PBHs), formed in the early universe, could leave traces in both cosmic and terrestrial objects. Researchers believe PBHs, which are much smaller than stellar black holes, might leave hollow structures in celestial bodies like asteroids or moons. Additionally, passing through ...
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Asteroid Detected Hours Before Earth Impact, Creates Fireball Over Siberia
On December 3, 2024, a small asteroid, C0WEPC5, measuring about 27 inches in diameter, was detected just hours before entering Earth's atmosphere. The asteroid disintegrated harmlessly over Siberia, creating a bright fireball. This marked the fourth "imminent impactor" event of the year, with three others recorded over Berlin, Hawaii, and the Phili...
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The Asteroid That Almost Struck Earth And What It Means
The event in Siberia, caused by asteroid C0WEPC5, highlighted the effectiveness of modern space monitoring in detecting and tracking near-Earth objects.
-
Video: Asteroid Burns Like "Fireball" After Entering Atmosphere Above Russia
A speedy descent of a small asteroid lit up the sky in Russia's remote far eastern region of Yakutia early on Wednesday, as it burned out after entering the Earth's atmosphere.
