Asteroid 2025 QV9 Approaches Earth Safely

18. September 2025 Von KI berichtet

NASA is tracking asteroid 2025 QV9, a 100-foot object moving at over 10,000 mph, set to pass Earth on September 10, 2025, with no risk of impact. While some reports raise alarms, official data confirms a safe distance. This event highlights ongoing planetary defense efforts.

Gaia mission reveals causes of tumbling asteroids

9. Oktober 2025 Von KI berichtet

Scientists using data from the European Space Agency's Gaia mission have explained why some asteroids tumble chaotically while others spin steadily, linking it to collision frequency. The findings, presented at the EPSC-DPS2025 Joint Meeting in Helsinki, show a gap in rotation speeds that divides asteroid populations and indicates most are loose rubble piles. This could improve strategies for deflecting hazardous asteroids.

Menschen entwickeln Strategien gegen Asteroidengefahr aus dem All

3. Oktober 2025 Von KI berichtet

In einem neuen Podcast von Der Spiegel wird erklärt, wie die Menschheit Asteroiden abwehren kann, die auf die Erde zielen. Experten besprechen erfolgreiche Missionen wie DART und zukünftige Pläne. Die Wahrscheinlichkeit solcher Einschläge ist gering, doch die Konsequenzen wären verheerend.

Asteroid 2025 QH16 Passes Earth Safely

Asteroid 2025 QH16, approximately 43 feet wide, flew past Earth at over 18,500 mph on September 2, 2025. NASA monitored the close approach, confirming no threat. The event highlights ongoing asteroid tracking efforts.