JR is an Apollo class, defined by the Earth-crossing orbits. With a speed of around 40,800 kilometres per hour (25,356 miles ...

An exhibition featuring real samples from the asteroids Ryugu and Itokawa, brought back by Japan’s Hayabusa and Hayabusa2 ...

The verdict is expected in the case of French paedophile surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec who is accused of raping and abusing 299 ...

Asteroids are considered potentially hazardous asteroids (PHA) if they have a diameter of at least 140 metres and come within ...

After leaving Earth, Tianwen-2 will reach Kamo‘oalewa by July 2026. This tiny, elongated asteroid likely spans no more than ...

New research claims that Venus could be hiding dangerous asteroids capable of destruction if they collide with Earth.

At least three city-killing asteroids that could strike Earth are hiding behind our closest neighbor in the solar system.

A huge asteroid, 2025 JR, has caught the world’s notice because it is on a course for a close approach to Earth.

NASA’s Asteroid Watch Dashboard has issued a new list of five asteroids on approach, with close passes to Earth expected ...

A team of scientists may finally have the answer. The study suggests that the moon’s magnetic rocks could be the result of a ...

JR, about the size of a 25-story building, is set to pass Earth on May 28 at a distance of 4.6 million kilometers. Though not ...

The Vatican Observatory highlights NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered an asteroid’s orbit to help protect Earth ...