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Asteroid bigger than the Leaning Tower of Pisa to pass Earth in days
Space officials estimate the rock is about 220 feet across, making it larger than the Leaning Tower of Pisa at 185 feet. 2025 ...
Cubic zirconia only forms under extreme temperatures, like those produced when an asteroid impacts Earth
When high-velocity asteroids land on Earth, they can form a meteor impact crater. Such collisions have occurred throughout Earth's history and still occur on other planetary bodies today.
A giant 180-foot asteroid, 2025 OZ, set for close Earth flyby today, NASA confirms
Even when skies seem calm, space has its surprises. An asteroid the size of an airplane is flying close. While there's no ...
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Asteroid named after Roane State professor
Ted Stryk's work was recognized by the International Astronomical Union, which names bodies in the solar system.
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China's Tianwen 2 asteroid-sampling probe snaps gorgeous shots of Earth and the moon (video, photos)
China's Tianwen 2 probe has captured striking pictures of home as it heads out to a near-Earth asteroid to collect samples.
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An asteroid sample is about to land on Earth. Here’s what to expect
Returning NASA’s first asteroid sample collected in space to Earth has been years in the making. Here’s a look at the mission milestones so far — and what lies ahead.
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An asteroid could collide with Earth: What could happen, and should we ...
An asteroid measuring as wide as 295 feet is possibly headed right toward Earth, but don’t run for cover just yet. A NASA-funded telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile, first spotted the asteroid ...