Category : Search result: Chicxulub asteroid


Asteroid 2025 MN45 spins at record speed, puzzles scientists

Scientists using the world's largest digital camera at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have discovered asteroid 2025 MN45, spinning at a record-breaking rate. This 710-meter giant defies theories, revealing new secrets about our solar system's history. Read

Ammonites Survived Asteroid That Killed Dinosaurs

New fossil evidence shows ammonites, iconic spiral-shelled creatures, survived the Chicxulub asteroid impact by up to 200,000 years, challenging long-held extinction beliefs. Discover the full story.

Asteroid 2024 YR4: 4% Chance of Moon Impact in 2032

Asteroid 2024 YR4, a 60-metre space rock, has a 4% chance of hitting the Moon in Dec 2032. The impact could be the largest in 5000 years. Read about the risks, global defence plans, and viewing opportunities from India.

Rare Moon Impact Flash Recorded from Ireland

Astronomers in Ireland captured a rare meteoroid explosion on the Moon. This event highlights how our lunar satellite acts as Earth's protective shield. Discover the details.

Interstellar Comet Sparks Global Defence Exercise

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is the focus of a major UN-led planetary defence campaign. Discover how this global exercise is testing Earth's readiness against potential space threats. Read more.

NASA-Backed Capture Bags to Mine Asteroids by 2028

TransAstra's innovative Capture Bag technology, tested on ISS, aims to revolutionize space mining and debris removal. Learn how this NASA-supported project targets asteroid capture by 2028.

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