It's proposing two approaches: either shoot dangerous asteroids with an ion cannon — or ram it out of orbit. The post Jeff ...

China is preparing to launch its first-ever asteroid deflection test mission, targeting the near-Earth asteroid 2016 WP8. The mission, set for December 2027, will utilize a kinetic impactor to alter ...

NASA scientists and international partners are studying an interstellar object named 3I/ATLAS, using its rare passage through the Solar System to refine early-warning and tracking techniques for ...

China signals new target for 2027 asteroid deflection test China has identified a new target near-Earth asteroid for its first planetary defense kinetic test mission, which is scheduled to launch in ...

NASA says an impact from its DART spacecraft changed the orbit of an asteroid for the first time ever, offering hope for planetary defense.

Spread the loveAs humanity continues to explore the cosmos, the potential threats posed by near-Earth objects (NEOs) become a focus of scientific inquiry and monitoring. On March 19, 2026, NASA has ...

NASA is tracking a bus-sized asteroid approaching Earth on March 13, 2026. Get the latest 2026 EG1 flyby stats here.

NASA’s Vigilance on Near-Earth Objects On March 16, 2026, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is set to monitor three significant asteroids that will make close passes to Earth. While the term ...