NASA/Johns Hopkins APL/Steve Gribben February 26, 2024 A Nasa mission that collided with an asteroid didn’t just leave a dent – it reshaped the space rock Ian Whittaker, Nottingham Trent University The mission provided details about how to deflect an asteroid should one threaten Earth in future.
One of the fireballs (highlighted by the red circle) captured over the Northern Territory. NT Emergency Services May 24, 2019 What caused the fireballs that lit up the sky over Australia? Jonti Horner, University of Southern Queensland Security cameras captured two separate fireballs over Australia this week. So what’s responsible these bright flashes?
Artist depiction of an asteroid on a collision course with Earth. By Mopic/shutterstock.com June 28, 2018 New telescope will scan the skies for asteroids on collision course with Earth Michael B. Lund, Vanderbilt University An asteroid on a collision course with Earth is inevitable. Astronomer Michael Lund explains how a new telescope under construction in Chile will become a vital tool for detecting objects that could devastate our planet.