NASA's Cassini probe reveals Saturn's icy moon 'Enceladus' may have tipped over
According to latest research from NASA's Cassini probe, the moon's spin axis - the line through the north and south poles - has reoriented, possibly due to a collision with a smaller body, such as an asteroid.
May 31, 2017, 11:44 AM ISTClose shave- Giant asteroid passes within one million miles of Earth
The asteroid, known as 2014 JO25, was about 1.1 million miles away from Earth - about 4.6 times the distance between Earth and the moon - when it passed by at about 8:30 a.m. E.S.T.
Apr 20, 2017, 09:28 AM ISTNASA radar spots asteroid 2014 JO25 prior to flyby – See pic
At the time, asteroid 2014 JO25 was 1.9 million miles (3 million kilometers) from Earth.
Apr 19, 2017, 14:57 PM IST
Large asteroid set to fly very close to Earth today – How to watch it LIVE
The asteroid, known as 2014 JO25, will pass us by at a distance of 1.1 million miles (1.8 million kilometers) - or about 4.6 times the distance from Earth to the moon.
Apr 19, 2017, 09:24 AM ISTStudy accuses Hollywood movies of wrongly depicting asteroid ocean impact
New simulations show that real asteroids do not make a splash because the crash releases most of its energy hurling water up into the atmosphere, and very little on making waves.
Apr 18, 2017, 19:36 PM ISTGiant asteroid to fly 'very close' to Earth on April 19: Five things to know about upcoming approach of space rock
According to NASA, the space rock, a near-Earth asteroid, will fly by Earth at a safe distance of about 1.1 million miles (1.8 million kilometres), or about 4.6 times the distance from Earth to the moon.
Apr 10, 2017, 12:11 PM ISTLarge asteroid to buzz past Earth in April, says NASA
The space rock, known as 2014 JO25, is estimated to be 2,000 feet in size. It is expected to fly by Earth at a safe distance of about 1.1 million miles (1.8 million kilometres), or about 4.6 times the distance from Earth to the moon.
Apr 08, 2017, 10:00 AM ISTHow wrong-way asteroid avoids colliding with Jupiter
The findings published in the journal Nature showed that the orbit has been stable for at least a million years and will be stable for at least a million years more.
Mar 30, 2017, 14:00 PM ISTNew way to deflect asteroids in the offing
The results indicate that the composition, internal structure, density and other physical properties of the asteroid are fundamental in determining the success of a mission that launches a kinetic projectile to deflect the orbit of a dangerous asteroid.
Jan 26, 2017, 23:28 PM ISTIt's confirmed: NASA's OSIRIS-REx successfully executes first deep space maneuver
The engine burn sets up the spacecraft for an Earth gravity assist this fall as it continues its two-year journey to the asteroid Bennu.
Jan 18, 2017, 10:54 AM ISTEarth totally unprepared for surprise asteroid or comet strike, warns NASA scientist (Watch video)
As per reports, an award-winning NASA scientist had warned that human race at this moment remains ill-prepared for any life-threatening event from outer space.
Dec 15, 2016, 10:59 AM IST'Asteroid that killed dinosaurs may have punctured Earth's crust'
The findings may shed light on how such impacts can reshape the face of planets and generate new habitats for life, researchers said.
Nov 22, 2016, 09:50 AM ISTNASA probe tests thrusters on journey to asteroid Bennu
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft fired its Trajectory Correction Manoeuvre (TCM) thrusters for the first time last week in order to slightly adjust its trajectory on the outbound journey from Earth to Bennu.
Oct 11, 2016, 11:57 AM ISTNASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft poised for sampling run to asteroid Bennu!(Watch trailer)
Bolted to the top of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will lift off on September 8, 2016, at 7:05 p.m. EDT, from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
Sep 08, 2016, 11:47 AM ISTNASA's asteroid sample return mission set for Thursday launch
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, is slated to lift off atop a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket Thursday at 7:05 p.m. EDT, from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
Sep 07, 2016, 09:32 AM ISTNASA chasing down asteroid to scoop up, bring back samples
NASA is going after an asteroid this week like never before. It's launching a spacecraft to the exotic black rock named Bennu, vacuuming up handfuls of gravel from the surface, and then in a grand finale, delivering the pay dirt all the way back to Earth.
Sep 07, 2016, 06:16 AM ISTNASA gearing up to launch first asteroid sample return mission next month
The Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft will be launched on September 8 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.
Aug 18, 2016, 12:07 PM ISTNASA's asteroid mission brings astronauts closer to Mars
ARM is a two-part mission that will integrate robotic and crewed spacecraft operations in the proving ground of deep space to demonstrate key capabilities needed for NASA's journey to Mars.
Aug 16, 2016, 12:51 PM ISTNASA's sample return mission to earth-bound asteroid 'Bennu': All you need to know!
As per NASA, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will lift off atop a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on September 8.
Aug 08, 2016, 14:29 PM ISTNASA's spacecraft set to explore giant asteroid that could destroy Earth
The asteroid, named Bennu, can indeed strike us and and cause massive destruction after being dislodged by a gravitational pull.
Aug 01, 2016, 10:40 AM IST