Astronomers estimate that an asteroid this large comes this close to Earth only about once every 7,500 years. It also appears ...

NASA says the 10-storey YR4 asteroid could hit the Moon in 2032, which could see global communications come to a complete ...

This explorer spacecraft is heading to a rare asteroid with a naked metal core. It could hold clues to how Earth began ...

The designation is already used in other parts of the world to raise awareness for space science and planetary defense.

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The report comes on the heels of President Donald Trump’s initial budget proposal for NASA, which calls for historically ...

There is currently a 4.3% chance that the giant space rock 2024 YR4 will hit the moon in seven years. If this does happen, ...

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An asteroid that could smash into the Moon in 2032 could trigger a gigantic explosion that would send debris streaming ...

Keeping Earth safe from asteroids isn’t just spotting them – it’s also helping people understand what a high-impact probability with Earth means.

NASA fired up a full-duration test of its new RS-25 engine that will power the Space Launch System rocket on Artemis missions ...

As Asteroid Day marks its 10th anniversary, U.S. Senators Kelly and Cornyn introduce a resolution to establish National ...