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Rubin Observatory Discovers 11,000 New Asteroids Within Weeks, Boosts Planetary Defence Efforts

Early observations from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have already produced groundbreaking results, with scientists discovering more than 11,000 new asteroids and refining the orbital paths of tens of thousands of previously known objects—all within just weeks of initial imaging. Tap to read more.......

Asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit Moon in 2032, debris could pose risk to Earth’s satellites

June 20, 2025: Astronomers have recently updated their calculations on asteroid 2024 YR4, suggesting the 53–67 m (174–220 ft) space rock has roughly a 4.3% probability...