Asteroid

NASA's Cassini probe reveals Saturn's icy moon 'Enceladus' may have tipped over

According to latest research from NASA's Cassini probe, the moon's spin axis - the line through the north and south poles - has reoriented, possibly due to a collision with a smaller body, such as an asteroid.

May 31, 2017, 11:44 AM IST

Close shave- Giant asteroid passes within one million miles of Earth

The asteroid, known as 2014 JO25, was about 1.1 million miles away from Earth - about 4.6 times the distance between Earth and the moon - when it passed by at about 8:30 a.m. E.S.T.

Apr 20, 2017, 09:28 AM IST

NASA radar spots asteroid 2014 JO25 prior to flyby – See pic

At the time, asteroid 2014 JO25 was 1.9 million miles (3 million kilometers) from Earth.

Apr 19, 2017, 14:57 PM IST

Large asteroid set to fly very close to Earth today – How to watch it LIVE

The asteroid, known as 2014 JO25, will pass us by at a distance of 1.1 million miles (1.8 million kilometers) - or about 4.6 times the distance from Earth to the moon.

Apr 19, 2017, 09:24 AM IST

Study accuses Hollywood movies of wrongly depicting asteroid ocean impact

New simulations show that real asteroids do not make a splash because the crash releases most of its energy hurling water up into the atmosphere, and very little on making waves.

Apr 18, 2017, 19:36 PM IST

Giant asteroid to fly 'very close' to Earth on April 19: Five things to know about upcoming approach of space rock

According to NASA, the space rock, a near-Earth asteroid, will fly by Earth at a safe distance of about 1.1 million miles (1.8 million kilometres), or about 4.6 times the distance from Earth to the moon.

Apr 10, 2017, 12:11 PM IST

Large asteroid to buzz past Earth in April, says NASA

The space rock, known as 2014 JO25, is estimated to be 2,000 feet in size. It is expected to fly by Earth at a safe distance of about 1.1 million miles (1.8 million kilometres), or about 4.6 times the distance from Earth to the moon.

Apr 08, 2017, 10:00 AM IST

How wrong-way asteroid avoids colliding with Jupiter

The findings published in the journal Nature showed that the orbit has been stable for at least a million years and will be stable for at least a million years more.

Mar 30, 2017, 14:00 PM IST

New way to deflect asteroids in the offing

The results indicate that the composition, internal structure, density and other physical properties of the asteroid are fundamental in determining the success of a mission that launches a kinetic projectile to deflect the orbit of a dangerous asteroid.

Jan 26, 2017, 23:28 PM IST

It's confirmed: NASA's OSIRIS-REx successfully executes first deep space maneuver

The engine burn sets up the spacecraft for an Earth gravity assist this fall as it continues its two-year journey to the asteroid Bennu.

Jan 18, 2017, 10:54 AM IST

Earth totally unprepared for surprise asteroid or comet strike, warns NASA scientist (Watch video)

As per reports, an award-winning NASA scientist had warned that human race at this moment remains ill-prepared for any life-threatening event from outer space.

Dec 15, 2016, 10:59 AM IST

'Asteroid that killed dinosaurs may have punctured Earth's crust'

The findings may shed light on how such impacts can reshape the face of planets and generate new habitats for life, researchers said.

Nov 22, 2016, 09:50 AM IST

NASA probe tests thrusters on journey to asteroid Bennu

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft fired its Trajectory Correction Manoeuvre (TCM) thrusters for the first time last week in order to slightly adjust its trajectory on the outbound journey from Earth to Bennu.

Oct 11, 2016, 11:57 AM IST

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft poised for sampling run to asteroid Bennu!(Watch trailer)

Bolted to the top of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will lift off on September 8, 2016, at 7:05 p.m. EDT, from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Sep 08, 2016, 11:47 AM IST

NASA's asteroid sample return mission set for Thursday launch

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, is slated to lift off atop a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket Thursday at 7:05 p.m. EDT, from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Sep 07, 2016, 09:32 AM IST

NASA chasing down asteroid to scoop up, bring back samples

NASA is going after an asteroid this week like never before. It's launching a spacecraft to the exotic black rock named Bennu, vacuuming up handfuls of gravel from the surface, and then in a grand finale, delivering the pay dirt all the way back to Earth.

Sep 07, 2016, 06:16 AM IST