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NASA's Center for Near-Earth Studies has revealed that one of the biggest space rocks of 2022 will approach Earth this month.

An asteroid that is classified as 'potentially hazardous' will be making a close approach to Earth very soon, according to NASA.

An astronomer at the Konkoly Observatory discovered Asteroid 2022 FD1 just before it was due to make a close approach to Earth.

A famous icy comet is making its way close to the Sun, and as it makes its approach with our star, the comet is falling apart.

An astronomer detected an asteroid approximately the size of a fridge a couple of hours before it entered Earth's atmosphere.

NASA is currently tracking an asteroid that is approximately the size of a bus as it makes a very close approach with Earth.

Researchers have discovered the largest crater on Earth that formed within the last 100,000 years, according to a new study.

NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies has revealed there's a potentially hazardous space rock about to approach Earth.

An international team of researchers has determined the meteorite that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs struck in spring.

Throughout its 4.5 billion years, Earth has been smacked by countless asteroids, but what are the biggest impact craters?

NASA's asteroid detector called ATLAS scans the sky for any potentially dangerous objects, and it has recently been upgraded.

Researchers have found evidence of a comet narrowly missing Earth but still managing to cause devastating damage to the surface.

An expansion to the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) system allows it to scan the entire night sky every day.

The second-ever confirmed Earth Trojan asteroid, 2020 XL5, will stay at the L4 Lagrangian point for the next four thousand years.

NASA has its eyes on our solar system and is constantly looking for any asteroids that may pose a threat to our blue planet.

Artificial intelligence has identified over 600 possible meteorite-rich zones in Antarctica, with over 300,000 meteorites to find.

A team of researchers have proposed a plan to catch up with the mysterious interstellar object named 'Oumuamua in 26 years.

NASA's Near-Earth Asteroid (NEA) Scout will fly with the Artemis 1 mission's SLS rocket, set to observe the smallest asteroid yet.

An asteroid with an estimated diameter of 3,400 feet will be approaching Earth today, and you can watch it live right here.

NASA has confirmed that a massive asteroid measuring in at around 3,400 feet in diameter will be approaching Earth very soon.

An asteroid traveling at a crazy speed of 18,700 miles per hour was photographed when it made its close approach with Earth.

NASA's database that tracks all Near-Earth-Objects has confirmed a 3,400-foot-wide asteroid will approach Earth at 47,000 mph.

From testing Earth's planetary defense to launching new telescopes, NASA has outlined the top 10 missions to watch in 2022.

NASA's database that tracks Near-Earth Objects indicates that an asteroid anywhere between 260 - 600 feet approached Earth.

Some astronomers are excited about an asteroid with an irregular shape making a close approach to Earth in the coming years.

MIT researchers have designed a new space rover that is capable of levitating on the surface of the Moon and small asteroids.

Comet Leonard is slowly making its way out of view, but before it vanishes completely, it has returned to life with some outbursts.

A meteor has exploded in the atmosphere over Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with an explosive force equivalent to thirty tons of TNT.

NASA's spacecraft that will collide with an asteroid in an attempt to change its orbit has sent back its first photograph.

NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office confirmed an asteroid twice the size of the Empire State Building will approach Earth.

NASA has outlined how skywatchers will be able to see the Quadrantid meteor, which may be one of the best meteor showers of 2022.

Scientists from the University of New South Wales have learned how dicarbon makes some comets glow green, but not their tails.

Comet Leonard's tail is experiencing a disconnection event, captured in this amazing photo, thanks to space weather disrupting it.

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) has returned its first set of images from its DRACO camera, showing M38 and more.

Comet Leonard has been spotted by a Chinese satellite, capturing fantastic footage through an aurora and meteor shower near Earth.

Two spacecraft have observed Comet Leonard on its way to its closest pass by the Sun yet, showing its path and bright tail.

NASA has announced that it has successfully received a cosmic delivery that contains samples that are from out-of-this-world.

On the night of December 13, the Germinid meteor shower will be reaching its peak, showcasing around 100 meteors per hour.

The Geminid meteor shower is happening this week and is one of the best of 2021. Here's how you can see it from where you live.

NASA's database has confirmed that three massive asteroids will be approaching Earth in the last days of 2021. Earth is safe.

NASA has confirmed that a 'potentially hazardous' asteroid that's expected to be worth $5 billion will approach Earth very soon.

What is being described as 'likely to be 2021's best comet, and its brightest comet by year's end' will soon pass by Earth.

An asteroid larger than a typical space rock will be approaching Earth soon, and it's classified as 'potentially hazardous'.

Many people across several US states recently spotted a fireball entering Earth's atmosphere, with people catching it on film.

NASA has posted a new video that's a part of its Planetary Defense series that reveals what NASA knows about asteroids and comets.

A team of researchers may have discovered where Earth got its earliest water by analyzing samples acquired from an asteroid.

A comet that hasn't approached Earth for about 70,000 years is going to come relatively close to Earth soon. Mark your calendars.

NASA has said that it will be crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid and explained why the results are from the test are important.

NASA recently launched its Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) with SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Here are some photos.

NASA is about to launch a spacecraft directly towards an asteroid, and the success of the mission depends on the last 60 minutes.