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January 30, 2025, 02:59 PM - 7 min read
Unlike meteorite samples, samples collected from asteroids have not been physically or chemically modified by Earth’s atmosphere and biosphere. This allows us to tackle key questions about the evolution of the early Solar System, planet formation, and the ingredients for life.
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December 13, 2024, 09:43 AM - 2 min read
Currently, it is challenging to determine the number of medium-sized asteroids with the potential to hit Earth because our surveillance is mainly effective at detecting the larger ones – only when they are already on a collision course.
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December 11, 2024, 07:01 PM - 2 min read
NASA’s Centre for Near-Earth Object Studies is closely monitoring six asteroids passing close to Earth tonight. While there’s no immediate threat, their proximity highlights the critical need for tracking systems. Astronomers are using this opportunity for scientific study of NEO behaviour.
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