known as CI chondrites. This common signature contradicts previous scientific consensus, which posited that these asteroids originated in the distant outer solar system, likely near the birthplace of comets. Instead, the research suggests these bodies...

NASA’s Lucy probe is studying four Trojan asteroids now and gearing up for high‑speed flybys beginning in 2027. The Lucy probe has started capturing images of four distant Trojan asteroids from hundreds of millions of miles away, using these faint...

NASA has upgraded its Eyes on Asteroids platform with new, interactive tools to better visualize asteroid close approaches and potential impacts on Earth. NASA has overhauled its Eyes on Asteroids visualization platform, introducing new tools that...

China’s Tianwen-2 probe reaches asteroid 2016 HO3, launching a scientific campaign that could reshape our understanding of near‑Earth objects. China’s Tianwen-2 probe has closed to within 20 km of the near‑Earth asteroid 2016 HO3, marking the start of...

Scientists have long known the size, speed and impact location of the dinosaur‑killing asteroid, but its exact composition remained a mystery. New isotopic analysis has revealed that the mass that created the Chicxulub crater belonged to an uncommon...

Preliminary orbital analysis suggests that 2026 RW1 likely belonged to the Aten group, a classification of near-Earth asteroids characterized by orbits that intersect with our planet’s path around the Sun. While small asteroids of this magnitude...

than most near‑Earth objects, it could be seen with the naked eye or modest binoculars from several regions, a rarity for asteroids that usually require powerful telescopes to detect. Science communicator Kelly Fienberg told Space.com that the rock’s...

As asteroid Apophis approaches its 2029 flyby, researchers have uncovered a new risk involving Earth’s dense cloud of orbiting space debris. When the asteroid 99942 Apophis makes its historic approach to Earth on April 13, 2029, it will pass within...

Scientists discover a mysterious batch of space dust that defies known sources, sparking a hunt for its elusive asteroid origin. Analysis of microscopic particles recovered from Antarctic ice and city rooftops has uncovered a new class of cosmic dust...

gap to its target, its onboard cameras will become increasingly vital, allowing the craft to use surface landmarks on the asteroids to calculate its position relative to the irregular, rotating bodies. A Multi-Phase Approach to Proximity Operations Once...

the scientific community is now looking to determine if this isotopic signature is a universal feature of ancient asteroids or a specific anomaly. Future investigations, including JAXA’s upcoming mission to sample Phobos—the moon of Mars—are expected to...

is that it does not show evidence of strong shock events. Many meteorites carry scars of violent impacts on their parent asteroids, but this specimen appears comparatively undisturbed. No Shock No high-pressure features typically associated with intense...

remain misidentified for years. By quantifying nongravitational forces, scientists can refine orbital forecasts for both asteroids and comets, improving planetary‑defense models that rely on precise trajectory predictions. “This work shows the...

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft has begun an intense propulsion phase, testing its innovative engines as it journeys toward a mysterious metal-rich asteroid. NASA’s Psyche spacecraft has shifted into a high-gear cruise phase, initiating a near-constant firing...

New lunar rocks from a previously hidden region expose Earth’s early violent history, offering scientists decades‑long sought evidence. Analyses of rocks retrieved from the Moon’s far side indicate that the early Solar System experienced a prolonged...

Ancient meteorites contain organic matter that predates our asteroids, offering a rare glimpse into the chemical environment of the early solar system. New research from Harvard University has provided a clearer picture of how organic molecules in our...

A rare rock layer reveals a hidden chapter of Earth’s biggest asteroid impact, shedding new light on the long‑forgotten aftermath. A recent analysis of microscopic marine fossils indicates that the asteroid strike 66 million years ago was the primary...

shattered rock fragments, known as panspermia, has long occupied the fringes of scientific debate. It proposes that when asteroids strike a planet with enough force, debris can be launched into space, potentially carrying microscopic passengers. If...

Scientists discover an old asteroid trajectory that offers a faster route to Mars, but it demands a massive boost in propulsion power. A crewed mission could lift off from Earth on 20 April 2031, coast to Mars in 56 days, spend five weeks exploring the...

A New Jersey meteorite recovered after an unexpected fall offers scientists a rare chance to study space‑borne material millions of years old. A meteorite that smashed through the roof of a house in Hillsborough, New Jersey, has turned into a rare...