Tag: asteroid impact risk assessment
Protecting Earth from Catastrophic Asteroid Collisions: The Role of New Technology
On September 4th, an asteroid was spotted heading towards Earth. Astronomers quickly determined that it would hit the planet in 10 hours. The island...
Increased Risk of Major Asteroid Impact in 2029: Expert Prediction
Apophis, the infamous 99942 Apophis asteroid, has been a subject of fascination and concern since its discovery in 2004. With a diameter of roughly...
NASA’s Asteroid Hunter Captures Final Image Before Shutdown
NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft, which spent over a decade scanning the skies for asteroids and comets that could potentially threaten Earth, has officially reached the...
Unveiling NASA’s Asteroid Hunter’s Final View: A Captivating Image
NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft, a dedicated asteroid hunter, has reached the end of its mission after more than a decade of service. The final image...