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A physicist warned that an asteroid as big as the one that wiped out the dinosaurs will eventually hit Earth and destroy the planet. According to the physicist, this is the reason why the world should take planetary defense seriously.

Just days before Christmas, researchers from NASA were able to spot a new feature of the Milky Way galaxy that closely resembles a candy cane. It was spotted using an instrument designed and built by the agency’s Goddard Space Flight Center.

The Hubble Space Telescope recently shared an image of a unique form of a nebula that was created by a Sun-like star that’s about to die. Due to the natural cosmic process that the star is going through, it has produced a unique shape that consists of an hourglass-like structure with a central glowing eye.

NASA has detected two massive asteroids that are currently headed for Earth. According to the agency, the approaching asteroids are capable of causing powerful mid-air explosions in the atmosphere if they collide with the planet.

The students behind the startup Ntention created smart gloves for astronauts on Moon and Mars missions. Only recently, the smart gloves successfully passed NASA Haughton-Mars Project testing.

After mission failure, Boeing Starliner returning to Earth early

Beleaguered Boeing's Starliner returns early from failed mission

A software problem apparently causes the spacecraft to fire its thrusters at the wrong time, leaving it out of position to dock with the International Space Station.

NASA’s tracking system has detected two massive potentially hazardous asteroids that are currently headed for Earth. Both asteroids are capable of causing major impact events if they collide with the planet.

NASA and the European Space Agency’s Hubble Space Telescope was able to capture an eerie-looking dark nebula that resembles the head of a horse. According to the agencies, the nebula has a couple of million years before it completely disappears.

NASA’s satellite has detected a new type of solar explosion on the Sun’s surface. The discovery could help agencies make better predictions regarding space weather that can endanger Earth.

NASA’s latest satellite image shows the devastation of the ongoing bushfires in Australia from space. According to the agency, the area affected by the fires is now bigger than the state of Connecticut.

NASA warned that an asteroid will dangerously approach Earth tomorrow. If the incoming space rock hits Earth, it could cause a powerful explosion equivalent to multiple atomic bombs in the planet’s atmosphere.

Boeing sends first crew capsule to ISS this week

Engineers from NASA proposed the use of a fleet of hot air balloons to explore Venus.

NASA warned that an asteroid almost as big as the Great Pyramid of Giza will approach Earth tomorrow.

NASA recently shared a beautiful image of a delicate-looking supernova remnant that may have been caused by a violent collision between two stars. Due to its appearance, the agency referred to it as a crimson holiday ornament in space.

NASA has spotted two massive asteroids that are currently headed for Earth. Based on their size and speed, any of these asteroids could destroy an entire city if one of them ends up hitting the planet.

Former NASA astronaut Michael Collins of the Apollo 11 mission discussed the chances of discovering and encountering alien life in other worlds.

NASA and Boeing have completed an in-depth assessment of the Starliner crew capsule's readiness for its first mission on Dec. 20. Regardless of whether Boeing or SpaceX succeeds first, they will be bringing astronauts from American soil to the ISS for the first time in many years.

A scientist from NASA explained the factors that make comets serious threats to Earth.