Large galaxies, like the Milky Way, attract smaller galaxies. Our solar system 's cosmic neighborhood spans 100,000 ...

A new European Space Agency mission is set to study asteroid Apophis to learn more about how we can handle asteroid threats ...

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft's name has been changed to OSIRIS-APEX for its new mission to asteroid Apophis. See its journey to ...

However, during Apophis’ approach in 2021, astronomers used radar observations to refine their knowledge of the asteroid’s ...

Related: Collisions could increase chance of 'God of Destruction' asteroid Apophis hitting Earth Wiegert explained that Trojan asteroids are space rocks that share a planet's orbit, either ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The Intelsat 33e satellite has broken up in geostationary orbit (GEO) and lost power, ceasing communications services for customers across Europe, Africa and parts of Asia Pacific.

As it approaches Earth, the asteroid will move within geostationary orbit and be visible to the naked eye. Astronomers have indicated that Apophis will safely pass Earth at a distance of less ...

Apophis is due to make an exceptionally close pass to Earth in 2029. The asteroid will move inside geostationary orbit and be visible to the naked eye. "This is not only a fascinating mission for ...

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Designed by Boeing and operated by the US Space Force (USSF), this remotely operated, reusable space plane is designed to operate in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), 240 to 800 kilometers (150 to 500 miles) ...