A Flash, a Boom, a New Microbe Habitat
After an asteroid struck Finland long ago, microscopic life colonized the impact site within a few million years, new research reveals.
12-year-old discovers 2 possible new asteroids
Siddharth Patel has been watching the sky since the age of five. Fresh off two possible asteroid discoveries, he's taking a big step toward his astronaut dream.
Astronomers discover 2nd fastest asteroid in the solar system hiding in the sun’s glare
A scientist spotted an asteroid hiding in the sun's glare that orbits the sun in just 128 days, making it the second fastest known asteroid in the solar system.
Asteroid discovered only 2 days ago will fly by Earth closer than the moon today
A small asteroid, called 2025 TP5, will safely fly by our planet Oct. 15 at about a quarter of the distance to the moon.
How do asteroids spin in space? The answer could help us prevent a catastrophic Earth impact
From how space rocks wobble to where to hit them, scientists are learning the fine art of asteroid deflection — and it could one day save Earth.
Near-Earth asteroid zooms past Antarctica | Space photo of the day for Oct. 8, 2025
A newly discovered asteroid, 2025 TF, skimmed past Earth closer than many satellites and was photographed by the Catalina Sky Survey and ESA's planetary defense programs.
Surprise asteroid flies by Earth at only 250 miles away (video)
An asteroid, called 2025 TF, safely passed within roughly 250 miles (400 km) of our planet on Sept. 30 after surprising astronomers.
China’s Tianwen 2 asteroid-sampling spacecraft snaps a selfie with Earth
China's Tianwen 2 spacecraft took a picture of itself, as well as the Earth, while en route to a mysterious asteroid that may tell us more about the moon's history.
Nearly invisible asteroids around Venus could threaten Earth — but don’t worry, not for a while
An unstable group of asteroids orbiting near Venus could threaten Earth — but not for a few thousand years
From Afar to Olduvai: asteroid Donaldjohanson’s landmarks get names tied to human origins
The names of human ancestors are now on an asteroid map.