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A team of astronomers believes asteroid Kamo'oalewa was once a part of the Moon and blew off, forming a crater on the far side of the Moon.

Blasted Off

Something BIG.

Scientists Say Something Seems to Have Broken Off the Moon at This Crater

Boulders that were released after NASA's DART spacecraft collided with asteroid Dimorphos could eventually smash into Mars.

We literally created our own meteor shower.

Debris From NASA Smashing Asteroid Could Strike Mars, Scientists Find

NASA has gotten a close-up look at a mysteriously-shaped asteroid, which was once believed to be in danger of colliding with the Earth, as it whizzed by.

Mr. Hankey

Woosh!

Strangely Shaped Asteroid Whizzes Past Earth

Over the weekend, a meteor burned up as it hit our Earth's atmosphere — and lucky skywatchers in Europe were treated to an incredible light show. 

Shine Bright Tonight

What a sight.

Incredible Videos Capture Meteor Burning Up Over European Skies

Satellite constellations are clogging up Earth's lower orbit and making it harder to spot killer asteroids, scientists warn.

Satellite Scaries

"This is only going to get worse."

Planetary Defense Experts Complain That SpaceX-Style Satellites Make It Harder to Spot Killer Asteroids

We're about to have a close call with a huge asteroid — but don't worry, it's not gonna turn out like "Don't Look Up." 

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