#planetary-defense — Public Fediverse posts
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Hayabusa2’s Next Target is a Tiny 11 Meter Asteroid
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Getting ready for lunar planetary defense
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/getting-ready-for-lunar-planetary-defense/
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Watch NASA make history with the first-ever planetary defense test. This footage captures the exact moment the DART spacecraft slammed into the asteroid Dimorphos — proving we have the technology to knock an asteroid off course and protect our planet. 🌍☄️
#space #NASA #DART #asteroid #planetarydefense #astronomy
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Watch NASA make history with the first-ever planetary defense test. This footage captures the exact moment the DART spacecraft slammed into the asteroid Dimorphos — proving we have the technology to knock an asteroid off course and protect our planet. 🌍☄️
#space #NASA #DART #asteroid #planetarydefense #astronomy
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The Architecture of Falsehood: Threatening Planetary Stability
A new study by Mark Boslough at the University of New Mexico shows how fake news and bad science reporting hurt our ability to protect Earth from space rocks.
#PlanetaryDefense, #Misinformation, #SpaceScience, #FakeNews, #UniversityOfNewMexico
https://newsletter.tf/bad-info-threatens-space-rock-defense-study/
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A new study warns that the spread of false information is making it harder to defend Earth from dangerous space rocks. This is a big problem for planetary defense.
#PlanetaryDefense, #Misinformation, #SpaceScience, #FakeNews, #UniversityOfNewMexico
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#asteroid #2026JN4 is apparently not being added to the official list of pre-impact detections because there were not enough observations to nail down an estimated impact point and there were no reports to confirm air or ground impact. More observations could change that. (ref @michael_w_busch ) https://mastodon.online/@michael_w_busch/116581727698756513 #astronomy #PlanetaryDefense #PlanetaryDefence #LowFlyingRocks
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#asteroid #2026JN4 is apparently not being added to the official list of pre-impact detections because there were not enough observations to nail down an estimated impact point and there were no reports to confirm air or ground impact. More observations could change that. (ref @michael_w_busch ) https://mastodon.online/@michael_w_busch/116581727698756513 #astronomy #PlanetaryDefense #PlanetaryDefence #LowFlyingRocks
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At approximately 2026-May-15 13:44 UTC, #asteroid #2026JN4 impacted Earth's atmosphere shortly after discovery. The 1m-wide rock was not a threat. Most that size are simply not discovered before becoming a common fireball meteor. The previous impactor discovered before impact was in December 2024. https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/tools/sbdb_lookup.html#/?sstr=2026%20JN4&view=OPC #astronomy #PlanetaryDefense #PlanetaryDefence #LowFlyingRocks
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At approximately 2026-May-15 13:44 UTC, #asteroid #2026JN4 impacted Earth's atmosphere shortly after discovery. The 1m-wide rock was not a threat. Most that size are simply not discovered before becoming a common fireball meteor. The previous impactor discovered before impact was in December 2024. https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/tools/sbdb_lookup.html#/?sstr=2026%20JN4&view=OPC #astronomy #PlanetaryDefense #PlanetaryDefence #LowFlyingRocks
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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has Discovered 11,000 New Asteroids, and It's Barely Even Started!
https://atlas.whatip.xyz/post.php?slug=the-vera-c-rubin-observatory-has-discovered-11000-new-asteroids-and-its-barely-even-started
11,000 asteroids found before Rubin even started — brace yourself for what comes next.
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#BlueOrigin has a brand new plan to protect our planet! And it involves #lasers 👀
#blueorigin #planetarydefense #asteroids #spacenews #space #nasa
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#BlueOrigin has a brand new plan to protect our planet! And it involves #lasers 👀
#blueorigin #planetarydefense #asteroids #spacenews #space #nasa
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China signals new target for 2027 asteroid deflection test
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NASA’s DART Mission Did More Than Just Nudge an Asteroid, Study Says
In September 2022, NASA’s DART spacecraft rammed into the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos at nearly 15,000 miles per hour…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Space #asteroids #dartmission #NASA #planetarydefense #Science
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/508030/ -
NASA’s DART Mission Did More Than Just Nudge an Asteroid, Study Says
In September 2022, NASA’s DART spacecraft rammed into the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos at nearly 15,000 miles per hour…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Space #asteroids #dartmission #NASA #planetarydefense #Science
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NASA’s DART Mission Changed Orbit of Asteroid Didymos Around Sun https://www.nasa.gov/missions/dart/nasas-dart-mission-changed-orbit-of-asteroid-didymos-around-sun/ #NASA #DARTDoubleAsteroidRedirectionTest #Asteroids #Astronomy #DidymosDimorphos #PlanetaryDefense #PlanetaryDefenseCoordinationOffice #PotentiallyHazardousAsteroidPHA
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NASA’s DART Mission Changed Orbit of Asteroid Didymos Around Sun https://www.nasa.gov/missions/dart/nasas-dart-mission-changed-orbit-of-asteroid-didymos-around-sun/ #NASA #DARTDoubleAsteroidRedirectionTest #Asteroids #Astronomy #DidymosDimorphos #PlanetaryDefense #PlanetaryDefenseCoordinationOffice #PotentiallyHazardousAsteroidPHA
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China designates space sector an “emerging pillar industry,” sets deep space ambitions in new economic blueprint
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"Phew! NASA Rules Out Asteroid Smashup on the Moon in 2032" by @universetoday / @alanboyle - Astronomical observations of #asteroid #2024YR4, including from #NASA #WebbSpaceTelescope🔭 #JWST, refined its orbit estimate to rule out impact with the #Moon on its Dec 22, 2032 flyby. Possibility of Earth impact on that pass was already ruled out in April 2025. The 60m diameter rock would be a serious threat. https://www.universetoday.com/articles/phew-nasa-rules-out-asteroid-smashup-on-the-moon-in-2032 #astronomy #PlanetaryDefense #PlanetaryDefence #LowFlyingRocks #space
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"Phew! NASA Rules Out Asteroid Smashup on the Moon in 2032" by @universetoday / @alanboyle - Astronomical observations of #asteroid #2024YR4, including from #NASA #WebbSpaceTelescope🔭 #JWST, refined its orbit estimate to rule out impact with the #Moon on its Dec 22, 2032 flyby. Possibility of Earth impact on that pass was already ruled out in April 2025. The 60m diameter rock would be a serious threat. https://www.universetoday.com/articles/phew-nasa-rules-out-asteroid-smashup-on-the-moon-in-2032 #astronomy #PlanetaryDefense #PlanetaryDefence #LowFlyingRocks #space
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"Asteroid 2024 YR4's collision with the moon could create a flash visible from Earth, study finds" by @LiveScience - #Asteroid #2024YR4 was briefly subject of concern until Earth impact was ruled out. It's still being studied for potential impact with the #Moon on Dec 22, 2032. New paper estimates impact areas, all on the side facing Earth. A tiny fraction might be in darkness, visible without optics. https://www.livescience.com/space/asteroids/asteroid-2024-yr4s-collision-with-the-moon-could-create-a-flash-visible-from-earth-study-finds #astronomy #PlanetaryDefense #PlanetaryDefence #LowFlyingRocks #space
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"Asteroid 2024 YR4's collision with the moon could create a flash visible from Earth, study finds" by @LiveScience - #Asteroid #2024YR4 was briefly subject of concern until Earth impact was ruled out. It's still being studied for potential impact with the #Moon on Dec 22, 2032. New paper estimates impact areas, all on the side facing Earth. A tiny fraction might be in darkness, visible without optics. https://www.livescience.com/space/asteroids/asteroid-2024-yr4s-collision-with-the-moon-could-create-a-flash-visible-from-earth-study-finds #astronomy #PlanetaryDefense #PlanetaryDefence #LowFlyingRocks #space
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HAPPENING: Scientists Track Asteroid 2024 YR4 and a Moon Rare High-Energy Impact Scenario
A celestial game of billiards is unfolding in our backyard. Global observatories are locked onto Asteroid 2024 YR4, calculating a rare high-energy impact scenario involving the Moon.
#AsteroidAlert #NASA #SpaceDiscovery #MoonImpact #Astronomy #PlanetaryDefense #SpaceNews
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HAPPENING: Scientists Track Asteroid 2024 YR4 and a Moon Rare High-Energy Impact Scenario
A celestial game of billiards is unfolding in our backyard. Global observatories are locked onto Asteroid 2024 YR4, calculating a rare high-energy impact scenario involving the Moon.
#AsteroidAlert #NASA #SpaceDiscovery #MoonImpact #Astronomy #PlanetaryDefense #SpaceNews
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What 3I/ATLAS Taught Us As Doomsday Asteroid Apophis Locks In a 2029 Earth Encounter - USA Herald
https://atlas.whatip.xyz/post.php?slug=what-3iatlas-taught-us-as-doomsday-asteroid-apophis-locks-in-a-2029-earth-encounter-usa-herald
"3I/ATLAS Unveils Cosmic Secrets: Brace for Apophis 2029! 🌌 #SpaceWonders #AsteroidAlert"
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What 3I/ATLAS Taught Us As Doomsday Asteroid Apophis Locks In a 2029 Earth Encounter - USA Herald
https://atlas.whatip.xyz/post.php?slug=what-3iatlas-taught-us-as-doomsday-asteroid-apophis-locks-in-a-2029-earth-encounter-usa-herald
"3I/ATLAS Unveils Cosmic Secrets: Brace for Apophis 2029! 🌌 #SpaceWonders #AsteroidAlert"
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NASA and Other Space Agencies Deploy Largest Planetary Defense Drill in History as Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Approaches Planet Earth
https://atlas.whatip.xyz/post.php?slug=nasa-and-other-space-agencies-deploy-largest-planetary-defense-drill-in-history-as-interstellar-comet-3iatlas-approaches-planet-earth
"Defend Earth: NASA's Epic Planetary Drill vs. Interstellar Comet! 🌌 #SpaceDefense #CosmicThreats"
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Global space agencies conduct largest planetary defense drill as mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS approaches Earth
https://atlas.whatip.xyz/post.php?slug=global-space-agencies-conduct-largest-planetary-defense-drill-as-mysterious-interstellar-object-3iatlas-approaches-earth
"Prepare for Impact: Global Defense Drill Tracks Mysterious Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS"
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UN Network Closely Watching Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS — Here's the Serious Reason Why
https://atlas.whatip.xyz/post.php?slug=un-network-closely-watching-interstellar-comet-3iatlas-heres-the-serious-reason-why
"Guardians of Earth: UN & NASA Team Up to Track Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS - Defending Our Cosmic Home"
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Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS puzzles space agencies
https://atlas.whatip.xyz/post.php?slug=interstellar-object-3iatlas-puzzles-space-agencies
"Unraveling the Cosmic Enigma: 3I/ATLAS Sparks Global Space Alert!"
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"Apophis flyby in 2029 will be the first time a potentially hazardous asteroid has been visible to the naked eye" by @LiveScience - #Asteroid #99942Apophis will make a close pass by Earth on April 13, 2029. Earth will not be affected. But scientists are gearing up to observe how Earth's gravity changes the orbit of the asteroid, and possibly deforms its shape. There's so much to learn for #PlanetaryDefense / #PlanetaryDefence for the future. https://www.livescience.com/space/asteroids/apophis-flyby-in-2029-will-be-the-first-time-a-potentially-hazardous-asteroid-has-been-visible-to-the-naked-eye #astronomy #LowFlyingRocks
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#Roman has the high sensitivity to measure the physical properties, compositions, and orbital trajectories of #NEOs ☄️ in order to understand their physical nature and potential #hazards to Earth. Roman's #PlanetaryDefense capabilities complement those of the operational ground-based @VRubinObs 🔭 and the upcoming #space-based 🌌 #NEOSurveyor https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.14412
🚀 October 2026 - May 2027 https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/6983
