Even 200 years after asteroid 16 Psyche was discovered, astronomers continue to puzzle over its formation.Psyche is the 10th-most massive asteroid in ...

Beyond the asteroid belt lies a vast region dominated by giant planets and frozen worlds. This video explores the colossal storms of Jupiter, the magnificent rings of Saturn, the unusual sideways ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The threat of a ...

In recent weeks, scientists have said the threat of a recently discovered asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 has risen slightly, but how likely is the impact and what would happen if the asteroid struck ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks, as the world’s telescopes rush to track its course. But the chance of an impact is still ...

The Southwest Research Institute-led Lucy mission is preparing to survey the next target in its epic 4-billion-mile, 12-year, 11-asteroid tour. On April 20, 2025, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft will fly past ...

Way out there in the asteroid belt is an object that's spinning so fast, scientists are surprised it hasn't flown apart. Reading time 3 minutes Researchers have identified 19 super- and ...

Cape Canaveral, Fla. — The threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks, as the world’s telescopes rush to track its course. But the chance of an impact is still ...