Conspiracy Theorists: Come September 24, an Asteroid Will Hit Earth

Conspiracy Theorists: Come September 24, an Asteroid Will Hit Earth

The rock will wipe out humanity as we know it, allegedly

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 15th, 2015
Come January 26, a Ginormous Asteroid Will Buzz by Earth

Come January 26, a Ginormous Asteroid Will Buzz by Earth

Astronomers say the space rock, dubbed 2004 BL86, is estimated to measure about 0.5 kilometers (0.3 miles) across

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 24th, 2014
Meet Univofutah, the Asteroid Named After the US' University of Utah

Meet Univofutah, the Asteroid Named After the US' University of Utah

This space rock measures about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) in width, astronomers say it orbits between Mars and Jupiter

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 27th, 2013
Russian Meteorite Collided with Another Body Before Falling to Earth, Specialists Suspect

Russian Meteorite Collided with Another Body Before Falling to Earth, Specialists Suspect

Researchers say the meteorite underwent an intensive melting process while still in space

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 18th, 2013
Asteroid 9 Times the Size of a Cruise Ship Will Fly by Earth This May 31

Asteroid 9 Times the Size of a Cruise Ship Will Fly by Earth This May 31

The asteroid's length rivals with that of the Golden Gate Bridge, researchers say

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 1st, 2013
Green Meteorite Presumed to Be the First Ever to Come from Mercury

Green Meteorite Presumed to Be the First Ever to Come from Mercury

The meteorite was discovered in Morocco, its exact origin is yet to be determined

Asteroid Set to Pass Within Our Moon’s Orbit This March 4

Asteroid Set to Pass Within Our Moon’s Orbit This March 4

Scientists say there are no risks that this space rock will hit our planet

  • Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 1st, 2013
40-Pound (18 Kg) Meteorite Discovered in Antarctica

40-Pound (18 Kg) Meteorite Discovered in Antarctica

The extraterrestrial rock was found by a team of researchers from Belgium and Japan

Apophis, the “Doomsday” Asteroid, Is Bigger Than Thought, NASA Says

Apophis, the “Doomsday” Asteroid, Is Bigger Than Thought, NASA Says

The asteroid may or may not hit us in 2036, must be closely monitored

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 9th, 2013
Apophis: Asteroid Labeled "Potentially Hazardous" Flies by Earth This Wednesday

Apophis: Asteroid Labeled "Potentially Hazardous" Flies by Earth This Wednesday

This space rock is 900 feet wide, might hit our planet in 2036