Stadium-sized asteroid 2008 OS7 sparked curiosity among scientists with its intriguing surface features. (NASA/JPL-Caltech) Space 

NASA’s Deep Space Network captures image of Potentially Hazardous Asteroid as it flies past Earth

NASA has released radar images of a stadium-sized asteroid, named 2008 OS7, as it flew by Earth on February 2. The images were captured using NASA’s Deep Space Network radar system, providing a unique view of this celestial object. Asteroid 2008 OS7 captured by NASA The slow-rotating asteroid, which is 650 to 1,640 feet across, posed no threat to Earth as it passed by at a safe distance of about 1.8 million miles (2.9 million kilometers), according to a NASA report. This distance is more than seven times greater than…

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Asteroid 2024 CA7 belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth Asteroids, NASA says. (Pixabay) Space 

NASA reports that a massive 350-foot asteroid will come close to Earth today – find out the distance it will pass by

Two asteroids came close to Earth yesterday, with one measuring nearly 120 feet wide, almost the size of an aircraft. Despite their proximity, these asteroids were not a danger to Earth and had no chance of hitting the planet. NASA explains that these close encounters occur due to the gravitational pull of large planets, which can redirect asteroids towards Earth, potentially leading to an impact. Using advanced technology, the US Space Agency has identified another asteroid that is expected to pass by Earth today, February 29. Asteroid 2024 CA7: Details…

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Asteroid 2024 CE7 belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth Asteroids (NEAs), says NASA. (Pixabay ) Space 

NASA reports that a 120-foot asteroid will come within 5.2 million kilometers of Earth; Learn about its speed

February, like previous months, has seen several asteroid approaches. Although there was no asteroid passing Earth yesterday, NASA has reported that two asteroids will come close to the planet today, February 28. These asteroids were monitored using advanced technology like the NEOWISE telescope, Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), Pans-STARRS1, and Catalina Sky Survey. Despite the close approach, the US Space Agency assures that the asteroid is not expected to collide with Earth’s surface. Learn more about the upcoming encounter with Asteroid 2024 CE7. Asteroid 2024 CE7: Close approach data NASA’s…

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Asteroid 2024 CE7 belongs to the Apollo group, while Asteroid 2024 CC7 belongs to the Aten group of asteroids, says NASA. (Pixabay) Space 

NASA reports that two asteroids will come close to Earth soon; Details on speed, size, and more available

NASA has detected two asteroids moving towards Earth in their orbit. The US Space Agency has classified them as Near-Earth Asteroids and warned that they will pass by the planet at close distances. This is part of a series of asteroid flybys that have been observed in recent months. Learn more about these asteroids, including their size, speed, and how close they will come to Earth. Asteroid 2024 CE7: Details NASA CNEOS has named the first asteroid to pass Earth today as Asteroid 2024 CE7. It is expected to pass…

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Asteroid 2024 CT7 belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth Asteroids (NEAs), says NASA. (Pixabay) Space 

NASA reports that a house-sized asteroid will soon pass by Earth; Find out how close it will come

NASA has used cutting-edge technology like the NEOWISE telescope, Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), Pans-STARRS1, and Catalina Sky Survey to study an asteroid that will pass close to Earth on February 27. Although the asteroid will come near our planet, NASA has confirmed that it will not collide with the surface. Learn more about the upcoming close encounter with Asteroid 2024 CT7. Asteroid 2024 CT7: Close approach data According to data revealed by NASA’s CNEOS (Center for Near-Earth Object Studies), asteroid 2024 CT7 is expected to pass Earth at a…

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Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander, scripted history with the lunar landing, despite the tilt (Intuitive Machines ) News 

Intuitive suffers major setback as Odysseus lander topples on lunar surface, resulting in mission failure

The United States achieved a major milestone in space exploration as the Odysseus lander successfully touched down on the moon’s south polar region. However, the historic moment was marred by unexpected challenges as the spacecraft, the first US-built one to land on the moon in over five decades, landed on its side due to a mishap during descent. Intuitive Machines CEO, Steve Altemus, revealed that the spacecraft had encountered a setback when it “caught a foot” during landing. Despite the unexpected deviation from the landing plan, Altemus assured that the…

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Named after John Glenn, the Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket promises to revolutionize heavy-lift space missions with its advanced technology. (Blue Origin) Space 

Blue Origin, led by Jeff Bezos, introduces New Glenn rocket, marking a new chapter in space exploration

Blue Origin, the space technology company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, has reached a major milestone as its New Glenn rocket made its debut on the launch pad at Launch Complex 36 (LC-36). This is the first time the advanced heavy-lift vehicle has been rolled out and erected, offering a preview of what can be expected for upcoming space missions. The new Glenn rocket makes its debut According to a Blue Origin blog post. The New Glenn rocket is poised to play a key role in a number of missions,…

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Witness the breathtaking beauty of NGC 2346, also known as the Butterfly Nebula, captured by NASA's Hubble Telescope. (NASA/ESA/Hubble) Space 

Learn more about NGC 2346 as captured by NASA’s Hubble Telescope in the stunning Butterfly Nebula.

Once more, NASA’s Hubble Telescope has amazed space fans with a breathtaking picture displaying the final moments of a fading binary star system called NGC 2346. This system, categorized as a “planetary nebula,” originates from stars similar to the Sun that are nearing the end of their lifespans. What NASA says about NGC 2346 The image shared by NASA on Instagram offers a mesmerizing glimpse of NGC 2346, located about 2,000 light-years away in the constellation Monoceros. Planetary nebulae like this form when stars like the Sun reach the end…

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The Sun hurled out 3 X-class solar flares, creating a solar storm danger, says NASA. (NASA/SDO) News 

Learn about the recent solar storm danger as Sun releases its strongest solar flare since 2017, along with two other X-class flares.

Scientists predict that the current solar cycle will reach its peak this year, leading to a rise in both the quantity and strength of solar events like solar flares, solar storms, and CMEs. Recently, the Sun emitted three powerful solar flares towards Earth, with one being the most intense flare of solar cycle 25. This development raises concerns about the potential risk of a solar storm. Stay informed for more information. Danger of solar storm According to NASA, the Sun spat out two solar flares yesterday, February 22, just 7…

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Asteroid 2024 CL3 belongs to the Aten group of Near-Earth Asteroids, as per NASA. (Pixabay) Space 

NASA reports that Asteroid 2024 CL3 will zoom past Earth at a staggering speed of 15011 kmph; Learn about its size

According to NASA, the paths of asteroids can be altered by the strong gravitational pull of Jupiter and by occasional near misses with planets such as Mars. These chance encounters have the potential to dislodge asteroids from the main belt and send them hurtling in various directions across the orbits of other planets. Today, on February 23, one such event is anticipated as an asteroid is projected to pass close to Earth. Stay informed about the specifics of this near encounter. Asteroid 2024 CL3: Details The asteroid, named Asteroid 2024…

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Four Apollo asteroids will pass Earth today, says NASA. check other details. (pixabay) Space 

NASA reports that four asteroids will approach Earth today; Details on speed, size and more available

In 2024, the trend of frequent asteroid approaches has persisted, with NASA using its advanced telescopes to identify four asteroids set to pass close to Earth on February 22. Although these asteroids do not pose a danger to Earth, their proximity serves as a reminder of the importance of monitoring their orbits regularly. See below for more information on the close approaches. Asteroid 2024 DW NASA CNEOS has named the first asteroid that passed by Earth today as Asteroid 2024 DW. It is expected to pass the Earth at a…

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Asteroid 2024 CE8 belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth Asteroids, according to NASA. (Pixabay) Space 

NASA reports that an Apollo-group asteroid the size of an aircraft will pass by Earth; Find out more about the close encounter.

Following the recent close encounter with Asteroid 2024 CK5, NASA has issued a new warning about four approaching space rocks that will pass by Earth tomorrow, February 22. Although some of these asteroids may come closer to Earth than the Moon, they are not expected to pose any danger. However, space agencies are closely monitoring their orbits to ensure the safety of our planet. Learn more about the upcoming asteroid flyby. Asteroid 2024 CE8: Details NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has named the asteroid Asteroid 2024 CE8. It…

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Three Apollo asteroids will pass Earth today, says NASA. check other details. (Pixabay) Space 

NASA reveals that three Apollo asteroids will pass by Earth today; details on speed, size, and more available

In January 2024, there were multiple asteroid approaches, and this trend is expected to continue in February. NASA’s telescopes play a crucial role in spotting these Near-Earth Asteroids (NEAs). Astronomers track the asteroids’ positions in the sky and report them to the Minor Planet Center. The Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) then analyzes this data to calculate the asteroid’s orbit around the Sun. With its advanced technology, NASA has identified three asteroids that are predicted to pass by Earth on February 19. More information can be found by checking…

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NASA shares an image of Earth taken from ISS saying, "This soft serve machine is not broken” (NASA) Space 

NASA confirms soft serve machine is working fine, shares ISS image on Instagram

A stunning image of Earth, captured by NASA from the International Space Station on February 3, 2024, shows frozen seawater along the coast of Labrador in eastern Canada, displaying mesmerizing sea ice swirls. In a witty caption, NASA wrote, “This soft serve machine is not broken,” referring to the swirls of frozen seawater and the resemblance of soft serve ice cream. Strands of sea ice mimic ocean currents, forming complex patterns that can be seen from space. Ocean currents play a crucial role in the formation of these ice formations,…

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Hubble Space Telescope's latest image, shared by NASA, unveils a stunning star-forming region, IRAS 16562-3959, 5,900 light-years away. (ESA/Hubble & NASA, R. Fedriani, J. Tan) Space 

Hubble Space Telescope captures stunning image of massive star formation in cosmic artwork

The NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the star-forming region IRAS 16562-3959 in the Milky Way Galaxy, located about 5,900 light-years away in the Scorpius constellation. This cosmic artwork showcases a vibrant display of colors and activities. Hubble’s resolution palette A mesmerizing snapshot composed by the Hubble Telescope’s Wide Field Camera 3 reveals the subtleties of IRAS 16562-3959 through the lens of four special filters. Resembling thin strips of expertly crafted material, these filters selectively allow certain wavelengths of light to pass through, providing a detailed…

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NGC 3256 is a spiral galaxy that resembles a rose, as per NASA. (ESA/Webb/NASA/CSA/L. Armus/A. Evans) Space 

NASA shares breathtaking snapshot of spiral galaxy as a Valentine’s Day gift

In a romantic gesture, NASA has shared a captivating image of a cosmic “bloom” on their Instagram page, making it an ideal Valentine’s gift for your loved one. The photograph features NGC 3256, a spiral galaxy located approximately 120 million light-years away. This breathtaking celestial phenomenon is the outcome of a cosmic encounter, where two massive spiral galaxies collided and merged half a billion years ago, resulting in a magnificent exhibition of cosmic splendor. NGC 3256: A spiral galaxy Described as a cosmic bloom, the image sent by NASA shows…

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NASA's Artemis mission launched the Nova-C lunar lander named Odysseus. (Nasa/ Kim Shiflett) Space 

Get to know all about the Artemis mission as NASA prepares to launch the Nova-C lunar lander to uncover Moon’s mysteries.

The Artemis mission by NASA has begun its voyage to the Moon by launching Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander, named Odysseus, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 1:05 a.m. EST. This endeavor, which is a part of NASA’s CLPS program and the larger Artemis campaign, intends to transport a collection of scientific instruments and technology experiments to our closest celestial companion. Uncovering the Moon’s Environment According to the US space agency, the Nova-C lander is equipped with various payloads designed to study…

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Asteroid 2024 CP4 belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth Asteroids, according to NASA. (Pixabay) Space 

NASA announces that Asteroid 2024 CP4 will pass by Earth today; Find out the proximity of its approach

Yesterday, Earth had a close encounter with three asteroids, all of which were traveling at incredibly high speeds. These asteroids typically orbit the Sun within the main asteroid belt, situated between Mars and Jupiter. However, occasionally, the gravitational pull of a massive planet can disrupt their trajectory, causing them to veer towards our planet with the potential for impact. To prevent such collisions, space agencies diligently monitor the paths of these celestial objects. Moreover, they have devised advanced techniques to track their movements and, if necessary, redirect them away from…

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Asteroid 2024 CE1 belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth Asteroids, according to NASA. (Pixabay) Space 

NASA reports that a large asteroid, comparable in size to an aircraft, will come close to Earth today; Find out its speed, dimensions, and other details.

Today, February 15, NASA has monitored an asteroid’s trajectory as it approaches Earth at an extremely close distance. This asteroid was detected utilizing cutting-edge space telescopes and ground-based observatories, including the NEOWISE telescope, Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), Pans-STARRS1, Catalina Sky Survey, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the recently launched James Webb Space Telescope, which cost $1 billion. For more information regarding this near encounter, please refer to the provided details. Asteroid 2024 CE1: Details NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has named this asteroid Asteroid 2024 CE1. This…

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