Asteroids might seem like peaceful drifters suspended in space, but they’re really disturbed, spinning and tumbling in ...

The metal-coated asteroid Psyche may have had eruptions of molten iron and nickel on its surface. This situation was more ...

Simulations indicate that objects currently undetectable due to their position may collide with the planet within a few thousand years. Observation will only be possible with specific space missions.

By combining Gaia’s massive asteroid dataset with AI modeling, scientists discovered that asteroid rotation depends on how ...

Event: Small asteroid 2023 CX1 lost 98% of kinetic energy in a fraction of a second when it entered Earth's atmosphere on ...

Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun and were typically formed during the solar system's development ...

Recent advancements in asteroid research, particularly through the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission, have unlocked fascinating insights into the rotation behavior of these ancient space objects.

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

NASA is closely observing four near-Earth asteroids, ranging from house to car-sized, set to pass Earth safely on 13 and 14 October 2025.

Asteroid ‘Families’ Reveal Hidden Histories and Impact Risks across the Solar System ...

Main-belt comets (MBCs) and active asteroids represent a fascinating intersection of cometary and asteroidal physics. These bodies, residing within the main asteroid belt, occasionally exhibit ...