NASA is tracking 2026 FB, a 69-foot-wide asteroid set to fly past Earth at a safe distance. Scientists explain why these objects are closely monitored. Will this hit Earth or simply pass?

The surface of asteroid Bennu has long left questions for scientists after a NASA planetary science mission showed the asteroid was actually more rough and jagged than previously expected.

A forecaster tells The Independent the sound was like sonic booms caused by jets flying above the speed of sound

A bus-size asteroid known as 2026 EG1 flew past Earth closer than the moon late Thursday. Here's what NASA had to say about the close pass. (Adobe Photo)

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A likely meteor lit up the sky Tuesday over the Northeast. But how often do meteors actually hit the ground? (Photo: Tellus Museum)

Samples from the asteroid Ryugu revealed all five genetic nucleobases, suggesting the building blocks for life existed in space and may have been delivered to early Earth.

Asteroid 2026 EG1 was discovered on March 8, less than one week ago.

A newly discovered asteroid, 2026 EG1, is set to make an exceptionally close pass by Earth on the night of March 12, 2026. Discovered only days ago, this asteroid will come within 197,466 miles of Earth,

New Scans of a Martian Meteorite That Landed on Earth Strengthen ‘Alien Life’ Claims

An expert says that the price per gram of a celestial object can range to several thousands, depending on its composition, condition, and date of discovery.