NASA, Earth and asteroid

NASA on high alert over Christmas Eve asteroid heading towards Earth
As Christmas Eve approaches, a cosmic visitor is set to make its presence known. NASA's eyes are on the skies, tracking the asteroid's journey.
NASA alert: Two giant airplane-sized asteroids are heading towards Earth at high speed today at this time
NASA has identified two asteroids, 2024 YH and 2024 YD3, set to approach Earth on December 26. Though these "near misses" will pass millions of miles away, they offer scientists an opportunity to study ancient space rocks while reassuring the public there’s no immediate danger.
Asteroid-Hunting NASA Spacecraft to Slingshot Around Earth Tonight. Watch It Live
The spunky Lucy mission will make a second gravity assist of our world tonight as it heads off on its hunt for the solar system's origins.
Huge asteroid the size of a 10-story building to pass Earth on Christmas Eve
NASA will deploy cutting-edge technology to better understand the inner workings of 2024 XN1 during its near-Earth passage.
Christmas Eve asteroid the size of a 10-floor building makes ‘close approach’ to Earth tonight
Are we about to get Jingle Bell rock-ed? Santa Claus isn’t the only thing making a fly-by of Earth this week. NASA has warned that a giant asteroid the size of a 10-story building will be whizzing right past us tonight.
Christmas Eve Asteroid: Giant Space Rock to Pass Dangerously Close to Earth Tonight
As people prepare for Christmas Eve celebrations, the skies are preparing for their own dramatic spectacle. Tonight, a massive asteroid will make a close approach to Earth, providing both a moment of wonder and an opportunity for scientists to learn more about these celestial visitors.
NASA warns massive Christmas Eve asteroid set to zoom past Earth tonight - how to see it
Near-Earth objects are asteroids and comets with orbits that bring them to within 120 million miles of the Sun.
Earth's orbit is so crowded that space traffic controllers issue more than 1,000 collision warnings per day
Satellites and chunks of space junk come close to colliding on a regular basis. The situation could get dangerously out of ...
Stranded NASA astronauts' Christmas photo is raising a major question
Two stranded NASA astronauts have followers scratching their heads over a festive new photo that shows the space travelers ...
NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite unlocks lesser-known mystery of Earth
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite is a pioneering initiative to observe and understand changes on ...
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Photos: NASA showcases 2024’s most stunning images from the space station
NASA’s 2024 image collection highlights stunning views of Earth and detailed microgravity experiments aboard the ISS.
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NASA brings a cosmic Christmas with stunning space photography
NASA is getting into the festive spirit, sharing some stunning images of the Christmas Tree Cluster and the Cosmic Wreath.
NISAR Satellite Set To Revolutionize Earth Monitoring in 2025
NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are preparing to launch the NISAR satellite in March 2025. NISAR, ...
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NASA’s Solar Probe makes contact with sun’s atmosphere, signal transmission awaited
The mission control team is eagerly awaiting a signal from Parker on December 27, which will confirm the spacecraft's successful completion of the flyby and its continued operation.
What the Astronauts Whose Return to Earth Was Delayed Will Eat in Space for Christmas Dinner
The American astronauts will also have the day off to talk with loved ones, although they will still have to keep up with ...