Finally here! Two years after #NASA 's #OSIRIS-REx mission returned samples of #asteroid #Bennu to Earth, we have now received 319 mg to study in our labs. We are hoping to determine Bennu’s isotopic composition and learn more about its “birthplace” in the Solar System.
#OSIRISREx #AsteroidBennu
Finally here! Two years after #NASA 's #OSIRIS-REx mission returned samples of #asteroid #Bennu to Earth, we have now received 319 mg to study in our labs. We are hoping to determine Bennu’s isotopic composition and learn more about its “birthplace” in the Solar System.
#OSIRISREx #AsteroidBennu
"Third time's the charm": Engineers with #asteroid mining experience from #PlanetaryResources and #cleantech experience from #FirstMode create a new consulting company called Special Teams. https://www.geekwire.com/2025/engineers-start-fresh-with-special-teams/ #Space #Tech #Engineering
“The near-Earth asteroid designated 2025 QD8 is expected to pass roughly 135,465 miles (218,009 kilometers) from our planet — roughly 57% the Earth-moon distance — at 10:57 a.m. ET (1456 GMT) on Sept. 3.”
https://www.space.com/stargazing/watch-live-online-as-an-asteroid-the-size-of-a-commercial-jet-passes-within-earth-moon-distance-on-sept-3-video
#space #asteroid
“The near-Earth asteroid designated 2025 QD8 is expected to pass roughly 135,465 miles (218,009 kilometers) from our planet — roughly 57% the Earth-moon distance — at 10:57 a.m. ET (1456 GMT) on Sept. 3.”
https://www.space.com/stargazing/watch-live-online-as-an-asteroid-the-size-of-a-commercial-jet-passes-within-earth-moon-distance-on-sept-3-video
#space #asteroid
Chaos, panic, total devastation: #asteroids in films are devastating, and only an unlikely, heroic mission can save humanity.
But what would happen if an #asteroid hurtled towards us for real?
On the occasion of #AsteroidDay, tune in to Chasing Starlight to find out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaONsiiu5r4
Chaos, panic, total devastation: #asteroids in films are devastating, and only an unlikely, heroic mission can save humanity.
But what would happen if an #asteroid hurtled towards us for real?
On the occasion of #AsteroidDay, tune in to Chasing Starlight to find out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaONsiiu5r4