A near-Earth object was likely ejected into space after an impact thousands of years ago. Now it could contribute new ...

Asteroid 2024 PT5 was discovered by Nasa's Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS). Scientists believe that the ...

The second visit of asteroid Apophis in 2036, also on April 13, heralds the coming of the Messiah and the beginning of a new ...

The small near-Earth object 2024 PT5 captured the world’s attention last year after a NASA-funded telescope discovered it lingering close to, but never orbiting, our planet for several months.

The case of mistaken identity was quickly resolved, but astronomers say it shows the need for transparency around craft in ...

For months space enthusiasts were fascinated by a small asteroid that was pulled by Earth's gravity and was fondly referred ...

A small asteroid named 2024 PT5, once hailed as Earth's temporary second moon, might have originated from our very own Moon.

Scientists discover asteroid 2024 PT5, a small space rock with a mysterious origin, possibly ejected from the Moon after a ...

Asteroid tracking plays a crucial role in understanding and mitigating potential threats. NASA, along with ground-based ...

NASA's documentary, “Planetary Defenders,” will take audiences inside the high-stakes world of asteroid hunting and planetary defense.

NASA's Pioneer 10 spacecraft beams its last data transmission back to Earth. Pioneer 10 was NASA's first mission to the outer ...

The sun’s light exerts a tiny force called “solar radiation pressure” on objects in space. Lightweight human-made debris, ...