Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 and how scientists keep track
Scientists say the threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks as the world's telescopes ...
‘It’s been so long' | Family of Tennessee astronaut excited for return after months of delays in space
University of Tennessee graduate and Murfreesboro native Butch Wilmore is one of the astronauts on board. His family, who now lives in Texas, shared that since Wilmore has been in space, he’s missed ...
Blue Origin to lay off 10% of workforce — read memo from CEO to employees
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on its Florida launch pad in January. (Blue Origin Photo) Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space ...
Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket to orbit for the first time, marking a milestone for Jeff Bezos
For the first time, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture has put a payload in orbit using its heavy-lift New Glenn rocket.
Key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking ...
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Investigating What Happens to the Body in Space
From the daily newsletter: a doctor goes to Mars. Plus: investigating celebrity yearbooks; Merve Emre on friendship books; ...
How likely is an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032? Here's what we know
In recent weeks, scientists have said the threat of a recently discovered asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 has risen slightly, ...
Meet the 'Mother Goose' astronaut – and her 12 goslings
Long before NASA astronaut Jessica Meir took flight, she was helping her baby geese do the same. A modern-day "Mother Goose," ...
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NASA Next on DOGE Chopping Block as Admin Claims No Conflicts of Interest
'Hundreds' of NASA employees have already taken a buyout offer.
Curiosity rover spots rare shimmering clouds above Mars
The Sun sets differently on Mars. Part of that is due to its distance from the star (an average of 142 million miles versus ...
Weeks from homecoming, Boeing Starliner astronauts want to set the record straight
The two astronauts who piloted the Boeing Starliner’s first crewed test flight responded to a claim from President Donald ...
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An asteroid could hit Earth in 7 years. Here's how astronomers are tracking it
Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a football field as they try to determine how likely it is to strike Earth in ...