The moon's water ice and other natural resources can be mined and used by the United States, according to a new executive order signed by President Trump.The president on Monday signed the executive … [Read more...] about Trump signs order on moon mining, pulling resources from asteroids
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Photographer captures comet C19 headed toward Earth
A photographer in the U.K. has captured a remarkable image of comet C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS) as it speeds toward Earth.Jamie Cooper took the picture of the comet in Lincolnshire, England, British news agency … [Read more...] about Photographer captures comet C19 headed toward Earth
Scientists discover extraterrestrial superconductivity in meteorites
Scientists at UC San Diego and the Brookhaven Laboratory in New York have discovered superconductivity in meteorites.After analyzing 15 pieces of comets and asteroids the researchers found two … [Read more...] about Scientists discover extraterrestrial superconductivity in meteorites
Interstellar comet Borisov could be breaking apart, researchers believe
Since it was first discovered in August 2019, astronomers have been awestruck by interstellar Comet 2I/Borisov. But recent observations of the space object suggest that it could be breaking apart.A … [Read more...] about Interstellar comet Borisov could be breaking apart, researchers believe
Asteroid Ryugu has texture like ‘freeze-dried coffee’
The asteroid Ryugu has a texture that is highly porous, new images from a Japanese space reveal.“It is something like freeze-[dried] coffee,” planetary scientist Tatsuaki Okada of the Japanese … [Read more...] about Asteroid Ryugu has texture like ‘freeze-dried coffee’
5 interesting facts about the moon
The moon has been the Earth's companion in the Solar System for almost five billion years. It is the only place beyond Earth where humans have set foot.The brightest and largest object in our night … [Read more...] about 5 interesting facts about the moon
Giant asteroid apocalypse 13K years ago was witnessed by ancient humans, experts believe
The asteroid that hit Earth nearly 13,000 years ago and ended the Pleistocene era likely wiped out an ancient civilization in what is modern-day Syria, according to newly discovered evidence.The … [Read more...] about Giant asteroid apocalypse 13K years ago was witnessed by ancient humans, experts believe
Asteroid almost as big as Mount Everest to pass Earth next month, NASA says
A gigantic asteroid almost as large as Mount Everest is zooming toward Earth next month, but NASA says not to worry -- it's not expected to collide with our planet.The space rock is called 52768 (1998 … [Read more...] about Asteroid almost as big as Mount Everest to pass Earth next month, NASA says
Scientists claim they’ve discovered first extraterrestrial protein in meteorite that fell to Earth 30 years ago
Scientists say they have discovered the first known protein that originated in space, located in a meteorite that fell to Earth 30 years ago.The meteorite, known as Acfer 086, hit Algeria 30 years ago … [Read more...] about Scientists claim they’ve discovered first extraterrestrial protein in meteorite that fell to Earth 30 years ago
What should we do if a ‘planet-killer’ asteroid takes aim at Earth?
An illustration shows a rocket approaching an asteroid that's drifted too close to Earth. A scout probe orbits nearby. (Credit: Christine Daniloff, MIT) If a giant object looks like it's … [Read more...] about What should we do if a ‘planet-killer’ asteroid takes aim at Earth?