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China Leads the Charge: Recruitment Opens for Planetary Defence Force

China is stepping up on the global stage by launching a recruitment drive for the Planetary Defence Force. This move comes as concerns grow about potential threats from asteroids. With a proactive approach, China aims to protect our planet and spearhead international cooperative efforts.

Feb 15

China Leads the Charge: Recruitment Opens for Planetary Defence Force

NASA Enlists James Webb to Track Potentially Hazardous Asteroid 2024 YR4

NASA is turning the James Webb Space Telescope towards asteroid 2024 YR4, which poses a 2.3% risk of Earth impact in 2032. This mission aims to refine the asteroid's size and trajectory data, offering crucial insights into its potential threat.

Feb 11

NASA Enlists James Webb to Track Potentially Hazardous Asteroid 2024 YR4

NASA Eyes the Sky: Asteroid 2025 BS4's Close Encounter with Earth!

NASA is keeping a keen eye on asteroid 2025 BS4 as it makes its journey towards a close pass by Earth on January 28, 2025. This cosmic traveler, measuring 23 feet wide and weighing as much as a blue whale, will whoosh past us at a whopping 35,000 mph, coming twice the distance of the moon at 511,000 miles away. While classified as a Near-Earth Object, this asteroid poses no immediate threat. Learn about NASA's tracking strategies and dive into the science of asteroid monitoring!

Jan 28