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A failed Soviet Venus probe from the '70s crashed to Earth in May — why was it so hard to track?
"Being off even a little bit represents hundreds or thousands of kilometers in distance on the surface of the Earth." ...
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Rethinking the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: Scientists Urge Broader Search as Exoplanet Discoveries Multiply
New research says that the search for extraterrestrial life may be too narrow, as life could thrive in conditions far ...
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A hidden asteroid family may share Venus' orbit: 'It's like discovering a continent you didn't know existed'
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
Soviet Venus Probe Kosmos-482 Re-enters Earth’s Atmosphere After 52 Years, Location Unclear
Kosmos-482, a failed Soviet Venus probe, re-entered Earth’s atmosphere in May, but tracking its exact descent proved elusive.
Asteroids around Venus pose possible 'invisible threat' to Earth: Should you be worried?
A swarm of large asteroids likely lurking around Venus could one day pose an "invisible threat" to Earth if left unchecked, ...
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NASA discovers that Earth's twin planet, Venus, is not geologically dead
Radar and gravity records from NASA’s Magellan orbiter show that Venus' surface is still shifting and is not geologically ...
Asteroids with ‘unstable orbits’ hide around Venus—do they threaten Earth?
New research on the orbits of these mysterious asteroids near Venus stress the need for better space rock surveillance.
Venus Hiding Dangerous Asteroids, Including One That Could Be a 'City-Killer' If it Impacts Earth: Study
Experts say Venus is hiding some asteroids that could potentially be deadly should they impact Earth. Venus currently has at least 20 co-orbital asteroids that have the potential to “approach the ...