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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.......

Christmas Eve Close Encounter: 120-Foot Asteroid To Fly Past Earth

Asteroid 2024 XN1 will zip past Earth at 4.48 million miles, underscoring the importance of planetary defence efforts. December 20, 2024: Astronomers are closely monitoring...