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Astronomers classify near-Earth asteroids

Posted on December 22, 2025December 11, 2025 by Ben Pauley

Researchers determined the sizes, rotational speeds, and chemical compositions of 39 asteroids orbiting the Sun near Earth. Many were…

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    DART collision alters path of a near-Earth asteroid

    Posted on July 6, 2023June 25, 2025 by Aubrey Zerkle

    Scientists tested planetary defense technology by slamming a spacecraft into an asteroid in an attempt to alter its course. They used…

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