Asteroid mining has long been a sci-fi fantasy, but companies are now pushing to make it real. Despite setbacks, firms like AstroForge believe we are on the brink of extracting valuable metals from space. However, many experts remain skeptical about its feasibility, cost, and potential environmental impact. The First Steps Toward Space Mining AstroForge, a …
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 No Longer a Threat to Earth
The “city-killer” asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses a danger to Earth. New observations have completely ruled out the possibility of impact. Initially, NASA’s risk assessment placed this asteroid at a 1-in-32 chance of colliding with our planet. However, fresh tracking data has reduced this probability to effectively zero. From High Alert to No Hazard …
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AstroForge’s Bold Mission: Can Asteroid Mining Finally Become Reality?
The Odin spacecraft, built by AstroForge, is set to launch this week on a historic journey to explore asteroid 2022 OB5. This mission aims to determine whether the asteroid holds valuable metals like platinum and nickel, potentially kickstarting the long-dreamed-of asteroid mining industry. After years of failed attempts by other companies, AstroForge is determined to …
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NASA Reduces Impact Risk of Asteroid 2024 YR4 to Just 1 in 67
Asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses a significant threat to Earth, according to new data from NASA. The space agency announced a reduction in the asteroid’s impact risk to 1 in 67, offering relief for those concerned about a potential 2032 collision. Risk Drops Significantly NASA released the updated assessment on February 19, revealing that …
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Asteroid Impact Study Warns of Global Cooling
A 500-meter asteroid impact could trigger a devastating “impact winter,” bringing extreme cooling, food shortages, and environmental upheaval. However, a surprising outcome emerges from the ocean—plankton could thrive, potentially balancing some of the disaster’s effects. Scientists at the IBS Center for Climate Physics modeled this scenario, revealing how Earth’s climate and ecosystems might respond. Catastrophic …
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Odds of Asteroid 2024 YR4 Hitting Earth Increase
The probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth has risen, with astronomers revising its impact odds from 1.3% to 2.3%. This asteroid, roughly half a kilometer wide, is now a major focus for astronomers due to its potential threat. With its trajectory still being refined, scientists stress the need for continuous monitoring and early …
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NASA Identifies Near-Earth Asteroid as a Lunar Fragment
A recent study by NASA suggests that asteroid 2024 PT5, a near-Earth object, might be a fragment of the Moon, ejected during a massive ancient impact. This discovery offers fascinating insights into celestial collisions and their effects on the Moon’s structure. Discovery of 2024 PT5 Astronomers detected 2024 PT5 in August 2024 using the Asteroid …
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