Astronomers estimate that an asteroid this large comes this close to Earth only about once every 7,500 years. It also appears ...

Chinese scientists push for cubesat swarm mission to fly by infamous asteroid Apophis China could launch a mission involving ...

Widespread proposed budget cuts have left the US space agency facing an uncertain future at the same time as NASA’s intended new leader has been withdrawn by the Trump administration ...

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in December 2016, declaring June 30 International Asteroid Day.

The United Nations formally adopted Asteroid Day in 2016. The decision followed a proposal from the Association of Space ...

Apophis is a near-Earth asteroid that has captured global attention due to its close approach predicted for the year 2029. Measuring approximately 340 meters in diameter, this space rock has ...

N ASA knew it was in for a grim year. In early May the White House published a preliminary budget that proposed drastic cuts in the agency’s funding, from $24.8bn to $18.8bn. That would bring it ...

The aerospace agency’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) audited the Planetary Defense plan and on Tuesday published the ...

There's only one Friday the 13th in 2025. That's good news for people who think it's bad luck. Why the fear? What to know about history, superstitions ...