Asteroid

New experiments suggest RNA, life’s essential molecule, could have formed naturally on early Earth and even arrived from space, raising intriguing questions about how easily life might begin elsewhere.

Asteroid 2024 YR4: Could this space rock hit the Moon in 2032?

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is about 60 metres long, may hit the Moon in December of the year 2032. Scientists assured that Earth is safe, but lunar debris could affect satellites and missions.

NASA confirms massive 290-foot, building-sized asteroid is passing by Earth today; know more here

NASA confirms building-sized asteroid 2025 XV, 290 feet wide, will safely pass Earth on December 18 offering scientists a rare chance to study near-Earth objects closely.

Near-Earth asteroid Eros to pass close to Andromeda galaxy on 30th November

Near-Earth asteroid Eros will appear near the Andromeda Galaxy on 30 November, offering a rare sky alignment livestream for global astronomy enthusiasts.

The comet 'C/2025 V1' misidentified as 3I/ATLAS, skims past Earth on November 11

A newly discovered comet, C/2025 V1 (Borisov), will pass Earth on November 11, offering astronomers rare insights into objects from the Solar System’s edge.

Asteroid Alert: NASA monitoring two asteroids approaching Earth on November 11

NASA on alert as two are approaching on 11th November, while three asteroids safely passed on 10th November. The asteroids and comets that approach Earth are periodical and safe.

Scientists discover glassy evidence of an 11-million-year-old meteorite impact in Australia

Scientists discover strange glassy beads in southern Australia, revealing a previously unknown asteroid impact around 11 million years ago.

Astronomers discover second-fastest asteroid orbiting the Sun

Astronomers have detected a skyscraper-sized asteroid hidden near the Sun, racing around our star extremely fast and raising planetary defence concerns.

NASA's hubble telescope spots asteroid trail while hunting supernova in distant galaxy

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured a surprising asteroid trail while observing a distant spiral galaxy 102 million light-years away.

NASA confirms near-Earth flyby of '2025 TF' passing just 266 miles above planet's surface

NASA confirms 2025 TF passed just 266 miles above Earth on 1st October, highlighting the challenges of tracking small near-Earth objects.

Gaia mission reveals spin pattern of asteroids and planetary defense- Here is what study says

European Space Agency’s Gaia mission deciphers asteroid rotation patterns, revealing structural secrets and implications for planetary defence missions.

Scientists consider nuclear option to stop asteroid 2024 YR4 before it hits the Moon

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a small risk to Earth but higher chance of striking the Moon, prompting nuclear defence discussions.

Watch fireball meteor lights up Japan’s night sky in brilliant blue

NASA estimates around 44 tonnes of meteoritic material fall towards Earth each day. Almost all of it is vaporised in the atmosphere, leaving glowing streaks visible across the night sky.

A 990-foot asteroid travelling at a speed of 21,994 mph will make a close approach to Earth today, NASA confirms

The rock, named 1997 QK1, is nearly 990 feet wide. The asteroid is travelling at 21,994 miles per hour.

NASA warns: A giant, stadium-sized asteroid, 2005 VO5, will pass Earth at high speed on 11 July

NASA reports that the space rock, measuring around 1,200 feet across, is expected to make its closest approach on Thursday, 11 July.

NASA's Urgent Alert: 1,100-Foot Asteroid the Size of the Eiffel Tower Speeding Towards Earth This Weekend

The asteroid, titled 387746 (2003 MH4), is gigantic. It is 335 metres in width, approximately 1,100 feet.

NASA’s $1.4 billion asteroid tracker to detect ‘city-killer’ space rocks and protect Earth from disaster

NASA's $1.4 billion NEO Surveyor telescope aims to detect and monitor dangerous asteroids, providing early warnings to prevent catastrophic impacts and protect Earth.

Terrifying viral video shows 'city-killer' asteroid's impact as NASA raises its striking probability with Earth to 3.1%

A newly discovered asteroid, Asteroid 2024 YR4, has raised concerns with a 3.1% chance of striking Earth in 2032.

Giant 260-foot building- sized asteroid rushing towards Earth today at a speed of 20,560 mph—NASA confirms

Asteroid 2016 AX165, a 260-foot near-Earth object, will come closer to Earth on 20 February 2025, with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory closely monitoring its trajectory.

A huge 47-foot asteroid will zoom past Earth today, NASA confirms— Check details here

NASA scientists are closely watching asteroid 2025 CV as it nears Earth.

Newly discovered asteroid with 100x Hiroshima bomb power may hit Earth in 2032—What are the odds of its collision?

A giant asteroid, 2024 YR4, may collide with Earth on 2 December 2032.

Odds of impact of newly discovered asteroid rise increase slightly again

Initially, the probability of an impact was 1 in 83, which represented a 1.2% chance of collision. The odds have now increased to 1 in 43, or a 2.3% chance of impact.

A 17-foot asteroid to fly by very close to Earth today at high speed, confirms NASA—check details

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is monitoring asteroid 2025 CG, which will pass by Earth on 8 February.

NASA Alerts: A 5-foot asteroid is making a close approach to Earth today—check time and details

NASA tracks asteroid 2025 CZ1 as it makes a close flyby to Earth. Learn about asteroid safety and planetary defense strategies.

A huge 8-foot asteroid is soon making a close encounter with Earth — NASA reveals details, check here

A small asteroid will soon make a close approach. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is tracking its journey.