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Originally feared as a potential Earth impactor, asteroid 99942 Apophis, once dubbed the \"God of Chaos,\" will safely pass ...
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the science behind asteroid Apophis, once feared as a “planet killer,” and highlights its safe ...
Although it won’t hit Earth, an asteroid once labeled a “city killer” is now back in the spotlight — this time, because it ...
Space agencies worldwide meticulously track near-Earth objects, even those posing no immediate threat. Asteroid 2025 OT7, ...
Learn about the plane-sized asteroid that will pass by Earth the week of July 28, 2025, and find out how astronauts can track ...
The asteroid, which measures around 210 feet long, will fly by on July 28 at a distance of about 393,000 miles ...
NASA experts explain why a passing asteroid isn't cause for concern, while revealing how often Earth encounters space rocks ...
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft's name has been changed to OSIRIS-APEX for its new mission to asteroid Apophis. See its journey to the asteroid in this orbit animation. Credit: NASA's Scientific ...
Officially known as 2025 OW, the asteroid is reportedly 220 feet big. According to NASA's schedule, it will pass Earth on ...
NASA has confirmed the asteroid 2025 OL1 is on track. It’s expected to make its closest approach on 30 July. The rock is ...
NASA confirms the approach of a 140-foot asteroid, named 2025 OU1, set to pass Earth tomorrow at a speed of 41,157 miles per hour.