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Pluto, Comets, Asteroids, and the Kuiper Belt
We've just wrapped up a survey of all the planets and moons in the solar system. But is that all there is? Not even close! There are tons of objects that make up the asteroid belt, the Kuiper belt, the Oort cloud, you can't even believe...
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What is the Universe? (Simple English)
This live-action video program is about the word universe. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word universe through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
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Why Space Agencies Are Rushing Towards Asteroids
Why are space agencies from around the world becoming more interested in going to asteroids, and bringing materials back? Cheddar's Pat Jones takes a look. Video Text: As you’re listening to me speak there’s a probe, hayabusa 2, poking...
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What's the risk from asteroids, and what's being done about it?
Asteroids pose a risk to our planet, and you only need to visit a museum to see the proof. Sixty six million years ago thing we going just fine for the dinosaurs, until one day, a large and fast-moving space rock crossed paths with the...
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2023 in review: ESA's JUICE mission to SpaceX's Starship launches, another landmark year for space
From ESA's JUICE mission and NASA's asteroid missions to SpaceX's attempts to launch the world's largest rocket, 2023 was another landmark for space.
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NASA launches mission to study metal-rich asteroid
A NASA mission to study an asteroid full of precious metals blasted off Friday. The Psyche mission — named for the asteroid it will study — will last six years and will provide data for future space mining.
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Nasa Returns First Asteroid Sample From Space to Earth
Nasa Returns First Asteroid Sample From Space to Earth
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New Algorithm Finds 'Potentially Hazardous' Asteroid
An algorithm designed to uncover asteroids roaming near Earth has revealed its first "potentially hazardous" asteroid.
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Asteroid the Size of a Bridge Expected to Pass Earth
According to NASA, a "potentially dangerous" asteroid about the size of a bridge narrowly passed Earth on Monday.
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Space mission launched to deflect asteroid
Nasa has launched a spacecraft it hopes will deflect an asteroid by smashing into it. The test could show how humans might stop asteroids that are a threat to Earth.
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NASA spacecraft heads for clash with asteroid
NASA has launched a spacecraft it hopes will reach an asteroid and smash into it to try to redirect the giant rock's orbit.
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Chris Hadfield explains NASA's asteroid mission
Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield tells Power & Politics that if the mission succeeds, the planet will now have a tool to potentially prevent a catastrophic asteroid crash.
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Asteroid-exploring Lucy spacecraft embarks on 12-year mission
What is expected to be NASA's longest and most extensive mission has taken off from Florida.
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NASA to Collide Falcon 9 Rocket Into Asteroid as Test for Future Defense of Earth
NASA is gearing up this week for a mission to launch a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket into a near-Earth asteroid in an attempt to move it slightly off its projected course. Thomas Zurbuchen, an associate administrator for the NASA Science...
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NASA’s OSIRIS-REx grabs rocks from asteroid in historic mission
A NASA spacecraft touched down on the rugged surface of the Bennu asteroid on Tuesday, grabbing a sample of rocks dating back to the birth of the solar system to bring home.
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Giant asteroid 1998 OR2 set to fly past Earth safely
The space rock heading to Earth has been classified as a 'potentially hazardous object', but scientists say 1998 OR2 is not a threat.
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World Asteroid Day
June 30th is World Asteroid Day. Christopher Palma, Teaching Professor in the Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics at Penn State, explains how the day is about raising awareness about asteroids and the agencies who track them and what...
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Asteroid that threatened to hit Earth, could collide with Moon
NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2024 YR4, initially feared to be heading toward Earth, is now on course to hit the Moon. While Earth is safe from impact in 2032, scientists are closely monitoring the asteroid’s trajectory. What does...
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Asteroid headed towards Earth could now smash into the Moon
NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2024 YR4, initially feared to be heading toward Earth, is now on course to hit the Moon. While Earth is safe from impact in 2032, scientists are closely monitoring the asteroid’s trajectory. What does...
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Earth braces for potential asteroid impact in 2032
An asteroid has a one in 83 chance of hitting Earth in just over seven years. While most space rocks pass by harmlessly, this one, known as 2024 YR4, which is about half the size of a football field, is too close for comfort. Here's more.
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Earth faces 2032 collision risk; scientists track potential impact threat
An asteroid has a one in 83 chance of hitting Earth in just over seven years. While most space rocks pass by harmlessly, this one, known as 2024 YR4, which is about half the size of a football field, is too close for comfort. Here's more.
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NASA scientist warns, we can't stop a big asteroid
An asteroid has a one in 83 chance of hitting Earth in just over seven years. While most space rocks pass by harmlessly, this one, known as 2024 YR4, which is about half the size of a football field, is too close for comfort. Here's more.
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NASA On Alert As 120-foot Asteroid
#GRAVITAS | Scientists are closely monitoring an asteroid that is scheduled to pass earth on December 24. The asteroid identified as 2024 XN1 was first spotted by NASA’s tracking system. Reports suggest, the asteroid measures about 120...