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A swarm of large asteroids likely lurking around Venus could one day pose an "invisible threat" to Earth if left unchecked, astronomers have warned in new research. The giant space rocks are believed ...

Recent events, including the Chelyabinsk meteor and near misses like 2019 OK, highlight the ongoing threat posed by asteroid impacts, demonstrating the potential for significant regional damage even ...

Space isn’t just the final frontier for exploration anymore, it’s becoming the next big resource grab. While most of us […] ...

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Tracking old and defunct spacecraft across the solar system is becoming a problem, scientists say. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

The asteroids are as large as around 75 and 91 feet in diameter, according to the Center for Near Earth Object Studies.

TransAstra has designed and tested the Capture Bag - an inflatable device available in various sizes, capable of capturing ...