The probe flew 3,438 kilometres above Earth during its swing. It moved closer than several high-orbit satellites circling the ...
The manoeuvre adjusted the spacecraft's path and speed around the Sun, setting up a complex series of future orbits that will ...
An asteroid could wipe out humanity, but it's unlikely. Near-misses are more common than impacts, though planetary defence is ...
A clear look at the discovery of 40,000 near-Earth asteroids, how scientists track them, and the missions working to keep our ...
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft's name has been changed to OSIRIS-APEX for its new mission to asteroid Apophis. See its journey to ...
European Space Agency says milestone highlights both Earth’s vulnerability and advances in planetary-defense science - ...
Apophis will make a rare close flyby of Earth in 2029 as scientists study its effects and analyse new findings on ...
(KTLA) – Although it won’t hit Earth, an asteroid once labeled a “city killer” is now back in the spotlight — this time, because it might hit the moon. Nexstar’s KTLA spoke with Davide Farnocchia, a ...
On 13 April 2029, the asteroid 99942 Apophis will pass safely at a distance of about 32,000 kilometers above Earth's surface, within the geostationary orbit, posing no threat to the planet. This ...
President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2026 budget request, if approved by Congress, would killmany of NASA’s plans for robotic exploration of the solar system. Gone, too, would be multiple space-based ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Artist's impression of the European Space Agency's Ramses (Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety ...