Tag Asteroid

When Oumuamua zipped through our solar system in October 2017, it marked the first time humanity had definitively observed an interstellar visitor. This wasn’t just a cosmic curiosity; it was a paradigm shift in astronomical research, reshaping our understanding of not only what lies beyond our solar system but also how we perceive the universe […]

The nature of cosmic events and their significance From the explosive power of gamma-ray bursts to the enigmatic charm of black holes, cosmic events not only challenge our understanding of the universe but also profoundly impact human culture and history. These spectacular phenomena serve as windows into the workings of the cosmos, revealing the intricate […]

In a striking turn of events within the cosmic arena, Blue Origin, founded by the ambitious Jeff Bezos, finds itself stumbling on a mighty step towards the Red Planet. Originally poised to revolutionize our journey to Mars, Blue Origin faced unprecedented delays in its ambitions to launch the Escapade mission, aiming to explore the Martian […]

On September 26, 2022, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft successfully deflected the 170-meter-wide asteroid Dimorphos, proving the effectiveness of asteroid deflection tactics. However, a new study by a group of scientists reveals that the impact not only altered Dimorphos’ orbit but also significantly changed its shape. Before the collision, Dimorphos was known to […]

The exploration of space is an ever-evolving journey that allows us to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos and gain a deeper understanding of our own place in the universe. NASA’s latest mission, the Psyche spacecraft, is set to embark on an extraordinary adventure to uncover the secrets of a metallic asteroid called 16 Psyche, […]

NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the launch of the Psyche mission to the metallic asteroid 16 Psyche. This groundbreaking mission will provide scientists with valuable information about planetary formation and the composition of planetary cores. Psyche will be the first mission to extensively study a metallic asteroid, offering insights into the formation of […]

On September 24, NASA’s historic OSIRIS-REx mission successfully returned samples from the asteroid 101955 Bennu after a seven-year journey through space. This marks the first American mission to bring back samples from an asteroid. The sample return capsule (SRC) landed within a designated area at the Utah Test and Training Range and Dugway Proving Ground […]