REx mission has an historic opportunity to closely observe the asteroid Apophis and improve our ability to defend against ...

Earth could face catastrophic consequences if hit by an asteroid similar to Bennu, according to new computer simulations.

NASA OSIRIS-REx sample collection event at Asteroid Bennu saw the spacecraft plunge its arm into the surface. Find out how deep it went. Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center ...

Scientists recently completed computer simulations of what would happen to Earth if it were impacted by an asteroid with a ...

The Chinese Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has unveiled details about its new lunar rover, "Tansuo." This rover will support Chinese taikonauts, who are expected to land on the Moon before 2030. CMSA ...

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Researchers are unlocking secrets of our solar system by analyzing asteroid Bennu samples, some of the most pristine ever ...

As we move into 2025, the field of space exploration is buzzing with exciting missions, new technologies, and a renewed focus ...

In his inauguration speech in January, United States President Donald Trump declared the US would "plant the stars and stripes on the planet ...

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The rocky object called Bennu is classified as a near-Earth asteroid, currently making its closest approach to Earth every ...