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NASA warns of a massive 48-foot, house-sized asteroid moving towards Earth at high speed today Science

NASA warns of a massive 48-foot, house-sized asteroid moving towards Earth at high speed today

A house-sized asteroid is set to fly past Earth on 20 October. Known as 2024 SH1, the asteroid measures around 48 feet across. It will safely pass by at a distance of 1,520,000 miles. NASA confirms there is no danger to our planet. What Are Asteroids? Asteroids, often called minor planets, orb

NASA warns of solar storm hitting Earth today amid increased activity, fiery eruptions on Sun Science
NASA warns of solar storm hitting Earth today amid increased activity, fiery eruptions on Sun

The Sun is experiencing a sudden surge in activity with a significant rise in the number of sunspots which are sending plumes of hot plasma out into s

Europe’s Ariane 6 launcher passes key engine firing test: European Space Agency Science
Europe’s Ariane 6 launcher passes key engine firing test: European Space Agency

ESA officials earlier reported a “light anomaly” during the test in French Guiana, which involved igniting the core-stage Vulcain 2.1 engine. Euro

Two Spacewalkers Exit Station for Communications, Solar Array Work Science
Two Spacewalkers Exit Station for Communications, Solar Array Work

Moghbeli, designated extravehicular crew member 1 (EV1), is wearing a suit with red stripes. O’Hara, designated extravehicular crew member 2 (EV 2),

Scientists discover ancient tectonic plate that disappeared 20 million years ago Science
Scientists discover ancient tectonic plate that disappeared 20 million years ago

It is estimated that the Pontus plate formed part of the world’s crust before the break up of the supercontinent Pangaea but it got subducted beneat