The asteroid passed much closer to Earth than the moon, and would have triggered a nuclear-sized explosion if it hit us. Continue reading →

The Tunguska event was a huge explosion that levelled over 2,000 square kilometres of forest in Siberia in 1908. Continue reading →

The space agency shared images the rovers beamed back to Earth showing the robots’ approach and surface landing. Continue reading →

An asteroid that’s estimated to be the size of the Statue of Liberty will narrowly miss Earth as it passes by on May 15. Continue reading →

Scientists are exploring whether a series of spacecraft launches could be used to deflect asteroid Bennu off-course and prevent it from striking the Earth. Continue reading →

The interstellar object, dubbed asteroid 2002 AJ129, will skim past Earth on Feb. 4, making its closest approach at about 4:30 p.m. ET, according to NASA. Continue reading →

While scientists have been keeping a keen eye on the incoming asteroid, it’s been difficult to track. Continue reading →

A group of scientists believe a whopping 30-tonne meteorite discovered in Argentina Saturday may be the second-largest meteorite ever found. Continue reading →

NASA’s first asteroid-sampling spacecraft was poised for an evening takeoff Thursday as crowds gathered to witness the start of its seven-year quest. Continue reading →