A near-Earth object was likely ejected into space after an impact thousands of years ago. Now it could contribute new ...

The small near-Earth object 2024 PT5 captured the world’s attention last year after a NASA-funded telescope discovered it lingering close to, but never orbiting, our planet for several months.

The case of mistaken identity was quickly resolved, but astronomers say it shows the need for transparency around craft in ...

For months space enthusiasts were fascinated by a small asteroid that was pulled by Earth's gravity and was fondly referred ...

Scientists discover asteroid 2024 PT5, a small space rock with a mysterious origin, possibly ejected from the Moon after a ...

A small asteroid named 2024 PT5, once hailed as Earth's temporary second moon, might have originated from our very own Moon.

On January 25, 2025, asteroid 2025 BK will pass close to Earth. This flyby highlights the important work scientists do to ...

Asteroid tracking plays a crucial role in understanding and mitigating potential threats. NASA, along with ground-based ...

Roughly 201 million years ago, drastic changes extinguished many forms of life and led to conditions that allowed the ...

NASA's documentary, “Planetary Defenders,” will take audiences inside the high-stakes world of asteroid hunting and planetary defense.

It is thus only fitting for a goddess to be named for none other than the door hinge: Cardea. And now, thanks to Clay ...