The probe flew 3,438 kilometres above Earth during its swing. It moved closer than several high-orbit satellites circling the ...
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft's name has been changed to OSIRIS-APEX for its new mission to asteroid Apophis. See its journey to ...
The manoeuvre adjusted the spacecraft's path and speed around the Sun, setting up a complex series of future orbits that will ...
A clear look at the discovery of 40,000 near-Earth asteroids, how scientists track them, and the missions working to keep our ...
European Space Agency says milestone highlights both Earth’s vulnerability and advances in planetary-defense science - ...
An asteroid could wipe out humanity, but it's unlikely. Near-misses are more common than impacts, though planetary defence is ...