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NASA’s NEOWISE Extends Legacy With Decade of Near-Earth Object Data - NASA
As the infrared space telescope continues its long-duration survey of the universe, it is creating a unique resource for future astronomers to make newAnthony Greicius (NASA)
NASA Study: Asteroid’s Orbit, Shape Changed After DART Impact - NASA
After NASA’s historic Double Asteroid Redirection Test, a JPL-led study has shown that the shape of asteroid Dimorphos has changed and its orbit has shrunk.Naomi Hartono (NASA)
NASA’s Planetary Radar Images Slowly Spinning Asteroid - NASA
During the close approach of 2008 OS7 with Earth on Feb. 2, the agency’s Deep Space Network planetary radar gathered the first detailed images of theNaomi Hartono (NASA)
NASA Celebrates First Decade of International Asteroid Warning Network - NASA Science
On January 13-14, 2014, representatives from NASA and various global research organizations convened the first meeting of the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) steering committee.science.nasa.gov
NASA System Predicts Impact of a Very Small Asteroid Over Germany - NASA
The Scout impact assessment system calculated where and when the asteroid 2024 BX1 would impact Earth’s atmosphere, providing a useful demonstration ofAnthony Greicius (NASA)
NASA’s NEOWISE Celebrates 10 Years, Plans End of Mission - NASA
The asteroid and comet-hunting infrared space telescope has gathered an impressive haul of observations, but it’s now at the mercy of the Sun, which isNaomi Hartono (NASA)
DART Team Earns Smithsonian Michael Collins Trophy for Successful Planetary Defense Test Mission - NASA
NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) will be honored with the 2024 Michael Collins Trophy for Current Achievement. For its work developing andTricia Talbert (NASA)
Near-Earth Asteroids as of August 31, 2023
Near-Earth objects (NEOs) are asteroids and comets that orbit the Sun like the planets with orbits that come within 30 million miles of Earth’s orbit. NASATricia Talbert (NASA)
Double Asteroid Redirection Test Post-Impact Image Gallery
After 10 months flying in space, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) – the world’s first planetary defense technology demonstration – successfullyTricia Talbert (NASA)