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China opens recruitment for ‘planetary defence force’ amid fears of asteroid hitting Earth

Recruitment drive comes amid increasing focus on an asteroid with a low – but growing – likelihood of hitting earth in seven years

The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2025

Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 and how scientists keep track

Scientists say 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

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

Perseverance rover's Mars samples show traces of ancient water, but NASA needs them on Earth to seek signs of life

Scientists are cataloging and analyzing the first samples collected by NASA's Perseverance rover while the agency weighs its options for returning them to Earth.

Space · Feb 13, 2025

'It was a miracle.' Amazing tales of dead spacecraft that came back to life

Sometimes the end of the mission isn't really the end.

Space · Feb 13, 2025

Bezos’ SpaceX rival Blue Origin to lay off 10 percent of its workforce

All employees will receive emails about their employment status by Thursday morning, the CEO said

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

'Iridescent' clouds on Mars captured in Martian twilight in stunning NASA rover images (video)

"I'll always remember the first time I saw those iridescent clouds and was sure at first it was some color artifact."

Space · Feb 13, 2025

Parts of San Francisco and Los Angeles are sinking into the sea — meaning sea-level rise will be even worse

A study led by NASA and NOAA has found that California is sinking in some areas, which means the projected sea level rise for parts of Los Angeles and San Francisco has doubled.

LiveScience · Feb 13, 2025

Why an asteroid on a collision course with Earth is actually good for humanity

ANALYSIS: Asteroid 2024 YR4 could have a positive impact on Earth, writes Anthony Cuthbertson, with Nasa saying it could ‘herald a new era for humankind’

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

The U.S. Constitution Has Reached the Moon: Holiverse and NASA Unveil a Landmark Project

A new chapter in space exploration: the first Constitution on the Moon! The United States sent a digital copy of its most important legal document beyond Earth. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered to witness this historic event. To celebrate the successful launch, a special dinner took place on February…

inkl · Feb 13, 2025

Asteroid the Size of the Statue of Liberty Could Strike Earth in 2032 – Is NASA Running Out of Time?

Asteroid 2024 YR4, potentially larger than the Statue of Liberty, has a slight chance of colliding with Earth in 2032. Is it too late to prepare?

International Business Times UK · Feb 13, 2025