The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has begun showcasing its first cosmic images, enabling astronomers to explore solar system formation and detect asteroids. With its world’s largest digital camera, the observatory aims to transform data collection in astronomy.
A groundbreaking discovery on asteroid Ryugu has revealed the presence of djerfisherite, challenging our understanding of its formation and the early solar system. This unexpected find opens new questions about primitive asteroids and their complexities.
The Rubin Observatory has made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying 2,104 new asteroids in our solar system, including near-Earth objects. This could change our understanding of space forever!
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, the world's newest telescope, is ready to revolutionize our understanding of the universe. Set at the edge of the Atacama Desert, it will unveil millions of galaxies and asteroids previously hidden from view.
Asteroid 2024 YR4, once thought to threaten Earth, may collide with the moon instead. NASA's calculations suggest a 4% chance of impact in seven years, offering a unique opportunity for planetary defense research!
Discover the wild and ambitious plans to terraform Mars using asteroids and explore groundbreaking discoveries in the search for extraterrestrial life. Plus, learn how to catch the Lyrids meteor shower and more!
NASA's Lucy spacecraft has taken its first high-resolution images of the oddly shaped asteroid Donaldjohanson, shedding light on the solar system's formation. This peculiar 150-million-year-old space rock could reveal secrets of planet creation!
NASA's Lucy spacecraft has zoomed past the intriguing asteroid Donaldjohanson, revealing stunning images that could unlock secrets about the origins of our solar system. With a unique shape resembling nested ice cream cones, this flyby is just a prelude to Lucy's main mission at the Trojan asteroids in 2027.
NASA's Lucy spacecraft has revealed breathtaking images of the uniquely shaped asteroid Donaldjohanson, offering new insights into the geological history of our solar system. The spacecraft's close encounter opens a new chapter in space exploration.
This Easter Sunday, NASA's Lucy spacecraft will pass by the asteroid Donaldjohanson, testing its instruments and preparing for future missions to uncover the secrets of our solar system's origins.
