Astronomers have discovered a small object in space that will pass through the Earth on December 1, 2020 by a small margin of only 50,000 km. Not only that, but the gravity of our planet will change its course so much, it will become the temporary moon of the earth! …
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TOKYO (AP) – A Japanese spacecraft is nearing Earth after a year of travel with soil samples and data that could give a clue to the origin of the solar system, a space agency official said Friday. The Haibusa 2 spacecraft left the planet Raigu, about 300 million kilometers (180 …
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By Tony Rice, NASA Ambassador You may have read this week about “the size of the world’s largest building causing damage to the Earth at speeds in excess of 56,000 miles.” Some news sites also “confirm NASA.” Most of these things are technically correct, but the most important point remains. …
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In Wummera, a dusty desert town in South Australia, scientists are getting ready. On December 6, 2020, after six years in space, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Haibusa 2 spacecraft will finally return to Earth. It carries with it a surprisingly rare, precious and hard-won cargo – the planet collects …
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In Wummera, a dusty desert town in South Australia, scientists are getting ready. On December 6, 2020, after six years in space, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Haibusa 2 spacecraft will finally return to Earth. It carries with it a surprisingly rare, precious and hard-won cargo – the planet collects …
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