NASA's vigilant gaze extends beyond the celestial wonders of the cosmos; it also scans the heavens for potential threats hurtling towards our planet. Working hand in hand with a global network of astronomers, NASA remains at the forefront of planetary defense, poised to alert the public in the face of an apocalyptic asteroid strike. The cosmic cataclysm of the Chicxulub … [Read more...] about NASA explains how it would alert the public of an apocalyptic asteroid strike
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NASA Brings Back Actual Sample Of Asteroid But Can’t Open The Lid
Exploring the depths of space is a venture filled with challenges and uncertainties, and NASA's recent mission to collect a sample from asteroid Bennu is no exception. After successfully returning a sample to Earth in late September, NASA has encountered an unexpected obstacle in their mission: a sealed sample container they can't open. When sending a spacecraft hurtling … [Read more...] about NASA Brings Back Actual Sample Of Asteroid But Can’t Open The Lid
Asteroid 33 Polyhymnia May Contain Elements Outside The Periodic Table
The asteroid is so dense, physicists say it could contain elements not yet seen on Earth. A group of physicists hailing from The University of Arizona has embarked on a groundbreaking journey to investigate the possibility of Compact Ultradense Objects (CUDOs) lurking within the cosmos. These enigmatic objects are believed to possess a mass density greater than that of … [Read more...] about Asteroid 33 Polyhymnia May Contain Elements Outside The Periodic Table
This Week A Piece Of The Most Dangerous Asteroid Will Land In America
In the realm of space exploration, where each mission pushes the boundaries of our understanding, NASA's OSIRIS-REx stands as a testament to human ingenuity and curiosity. This remarkable spacecraft has embarked on a journey of historic proportions, poised to make history as the first-ever US mission to bring a piece of an asteroid back to Earth. Almost three years have … [Read more...] about This Week A Piece Of The Most Dangerous Asteroid Will Land In America
This is What Would Occur if a Massive Asteroid Struck The Sea
Disaster films rarely mention that an asteroid heading for Earth is most likely going to land in the ocean given that water makes up the majority of our globe. That situation still poses a threat to us helpless humans. A computer model was developed by researchers from the Los Alamos National Laboratory to examine what occurs when an asteroid impacts the ocean. At … [Read more...] about This is What Would Occur if a Massive Asteroid Struck The Sea