On June 30, 1908, a massive explosion rocked Eastern Siberia, leveling an area the size of a modern city. Now, satellite imagery reveals the aftermath of the Tunguska event, a stark reminder of asteroid threats.
A recent House hearing revealed that proposed budget cuts could jeopardize NASA's planetary defense efforts against asteroid impacts, raising concerns among lawmakers about America's space safety.
The threat of asteroid 2024 YR4 potentially striking Earth in 2032 has astronomers on high alert. With a 2% chance of impact, NASA and ESA are closely monitoring the space rock's trajectory. Learn more about this astronomical discovery and the potential risks involved.
A UK scientist alerts about the imminent danger posed by asteroid 2024 YR4 hurtling towards Earth, with potential catastrophic consequences. Learn about the challenges in deflecting such city-killer asteroids and the limitations of current mitigation strategies.
