Earth's Atmosphere Has So Far Been Obliterated at Least Twice

Earth's Atmosphere Has So Far Been Obliterated at Least Twice

New paper argues this probably happened when an army of fairly small space rocks bombarded our planet

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 7th, 2012
Earth Will Not Be Impacted by Asteroid Next Year

Earth Will Not Be Impacted by Asteroid Next Year

Various individuals have been speculating that this will happen

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 27th, 2012
Large Asteroid Could Threaten Us in 28 Years

Large Asteroid Could Threaten Us in 28 Years

Astronomers are not yet sure as to what path the space rock will take

Missouri Reveals Large, Rare Pallasite Meteorite

Missouri Reveals Large, Rare Pallasite Meteorite

The space rock is extremely rare to come by, experts say

Flyby of Large Asteroid Expected for November 8

Flyby of Large Asteroid Expected for November 8

Space observers are currently getting their telescopes ready

Number of Near-Earth Asteroids Lower Than Expected

Number of Near-Earth Asteroids Lower Than Expected

New models differ significantly from past proposals

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 27th, 2010
A Closer Look at Mars' Orcus Patera

A Closer Look at Mars' Orcus Patera

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 3rd, 2010
Excitement for Hayabusa's Return Spikes

Excitement for Hayabusa's Return Spikes

The sample-return probe is to parachute its cargo on June 13

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 24th, 2010
Meteorite to Unravel History of Water on Mars

Meteorite to Unravel History of Water on Mars

It may hold numerous clues, experts say

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 23rd, 2010
Earth's Asteroid Defenses Leave Much to Be Desired

Earth's Asteroid Defenses Leave Much to Be Desired

The conclusion belongs to a new report

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 13th, 2010
Asteroid to Zip Past Earth Today

Asteroid to Zip Past Earth Today

At first, experts thought it was an artificial object