“As the next generation of telescopes enters operation, we expect the number of known NEAs to continue to grow at an even ...

An essential amino acid that is mistakenly believed to cause drowsiness after eating turkey has been found in an asteroid for the first time, giving scientists clues to the origin of life on Earth.

An asteroid could wipe out humanity, but it's unlikely. Near-misses are more common than impacts, though planetary defence is ...

A clear look at the discovery of 40,000 near-Earth asteroids, how scientists track them, and the missions working to keep our ...

European Space Agency says milestone highlights both Earth’s vulnerability and advances in planetary-defense science - ...

At this point in history, astronomers and engineers who grew up watching "Deep Impact" and "Armageddon," two movies about the ...

Apophis will make a rare close flyby of Earth in 2029 as scientists study its effects and analyse new findings on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS.

Among the many federal projects in limbo during this government shutdown - planetary science. That means things like analyzing giant asteroids or studying the magnetosphere of Jupiter or better ...