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 of Luzon in the Philippines was in the path of...
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 1,210 feet, this near-Earth asteroid (NEA) has captured the attention...
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 end of its mission. The final image captured by NEOWISE...
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 captured by NEOWISE shows part of the Fornax constellation in...