[ad_1] The recent analysis of samples from the asteroid Bennu brought to Earth by NASA OSIRIS-REx The spacecraft has revealed an intriguing possibility. Scientists believe these samples may come from an “ancient ocean world,” which could lay the foundation for life as we know it. The asteroid, known as Bennu, has become a focal point … Read more
[ad_1] Aubrite meteorite from asteroid 2024 BX1, photographed at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin by Laura Kranich, a master’s student at the Freie Universität and member of the Arbeitskreis Meteore, who participated in the search and found this meteorite near the town of Ribbeck, Germany. Credit: Museum für Naturkunde Berlin by Laura Kranic Jenniskens’ collaborators … Read more
[ad_1] Scientists have confirmed that an asteroid that exploded over Germany on January 21 is a rare type of space rock that can help shed light on the origins of Earth. The fragments of asteroid 2024 BX1 were discovered just five days later and were analyzed by a group of scientists, who concluded that it … Read more
[ad_1] Since Japan’s Hayabusa2 brought samples from the asteroid Ryugu to Earth, astrochemists have been interested in the window to a different world. Two essential organic compounds for living organisms have already been detected in the sample. But now, scientists say they have discovered what could possibly be “the tiny seeds of life that were … Read more
[ad_1] The discovery of an incoming asteroid by veteran asteroid hunter Sárneczky led to a coordinated global response, culminating in the successful observation of the impact of asteroid 2024 BX1 near Berlin. This event highlights progress in space monitoring technology and the value of international collaboration. Credit: SciTechDaily.com On January 20, 2024, astronomer Krisztián Sárneczky … Read more
[ad_1] The Scout system’s prediction of the impact of asteroid 2024 BX1 on Germany highlights the effectiveness of NASA’s planetary defense capabilities. Detected just 95 minutes before entering Earth’s atmosphere, the asteroid disintegrated harmlessly, demonstrating the increasing precision of near-Earth object (NEO) tracking systems. (Artist’s concept). Credit: SciTechDaily.com POTThe Scout system accurately predicted the impact … Read more
[ad_1] Asteroid 2024 AS1 is heading towards Earth today at dizzying speed, NASA warned. Small asteroids, often mere fragments of larger celestial bodies, can seem like insignificant specks in the vast expanse of space. However, its potential to collide with Earth poses a real and ever-present threat, albeit a statistically low one. The consequences of … Read more