near-Earth objects

An asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower is approaching Earth, and NASA is closely monitoring its trajectory

v1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

A large asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower is scheduled to pass near Earth on May 24, 2025, prompting careful tracking and analysis from NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). The object in question—Asteroid 2003 MH4, officially designated as 387746—is approximately 335 meters (1,100 feet) in diameter and is barreling through space at…

Asteroid COWECP5 incident highlights urgent need for advanced asteroid detection systems

v4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

In a recent astronomical event, asteroid COWECP5 entered Earth’s atmosphere and disintegrated above eastern Siberia, creating a spectacular light display visible to residents from miles away. Although the impact did not cause any fatalities or major damage, the event raised critical questions about the limitations of current asteroid detection systems and the time frame in…