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NASA has identified a massive asteroid, designated 2003 MH4, that is expected to make a close approach to Earth on May 24. Measuring approximately 1,100 feet (around 335 meters) in diameter, the asteroid falls into the category of potentially hazardous objects due to its substantial size and relatively close flyby trajectory. According to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), asteroid 2003 …

The Curiosity rover is preparing for its next mission, which will take it to explore the giant spiderweb-like formations on Mount Sharp. These honeycomb patterns stretch for miles across the Martian mountain, and NASA has announced that the rover will soon begin its journey to this region. The spiderweb-like geological formations, known as boxwork, are believed to have formed when …

A “toxic” odor detected on the International Space Station (ISS) by Russian cosmonauts prompted emergency measures from the crew, led by Commander Sunita Williams. The smell was noticed shortly after the Progress MS-29 cargo spacecraft docked at the Poisk Module of the ISS. Upon opening the hatch of the spacecraft, cosmonauts were met with an unusual scent and small droplets, …

NASA has launched a probe to explore an asteroid that could potentially make every person on Earth a billionaire. Asteroid 16 Psyche, which spans 173 miles across, is estimated to be worth an astounding $10 quintillion (10,000,000,000,000,000,000). It is believed to be rich in valuable metals such as gold, iron, and nickel. First discovered 172 years ago by Italian astronomer …

NASA has unveiled advanced robots designed to explore the underwater worlds of Jupiter’s moon Europa and Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Developed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the concept is called Sensing With Independent Micro-swimmers (SWIM). These innovative robots could revolutionize the study of the subsurface oceans on these icy moons. Currently being tested in a pool, each robot weighs over …