ASTEROIDS are constantly passing Earth – and every once in a while some make a direct hit. Fortunately, the latter are all too small to pose any serious threat and burn up in the atmosphere.

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Matthew Dominick continues to wow us with impressive astrophotography from aboard the International Space Station.

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