near-earth objects

July 6th 2026

The probe will conduct a detailed scientific survey of the asteroid and send a sample back to Earth for further analysis.

Space & Spaceflight Ellyn Lapointe Jul 6

October 31st 2025

Scientists are worried that the Taurid meteor shower could turn dangerous in the future.

Space & Spaceflight Passant Rabie Oct 31 '25

September 18th 2025

New observations reveal that the asteroid 1998 KY26 is much smaller and spinning much faster than originally thought.

Space & Spaceflight Passant Rabie Sep 18 '25

September 2nd 2025

Airplane-sized asteroid 2025 QD8 will come within roughly 136,000 miles (218,000 kilometers) of Earth on September 3.

Space & Spaceflight Ellyn Lapointe Sep 2 '25

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