Asteroid 2024 YR4: The Rock That Won’t Crash Our Holiday Party… Yet
2024 YR4, a newly spotted asteroid, drew astronomers' attention in late 2024 due to its close proximity to Earth. There is a 2.3% chance of collision, equating to 23 near-miss…
Space exploration is the ongoing investigation and study of outer space through the use of spacecraft, satellites, telescopes, and other technologies. It involves the exploration of celestial bodies, such as planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, as well as the broader universe beyond Earth’s atmosphere. The primary goals of space exploration include the search for extraterrestrial life, understanding the origins and evolution of the solar system, and advancing human knowledge of the cosmos. Space exploration is conducted by various national space agencies, such as NASA and ESA, as well as private companies. It encompasses manned missions, like those to the International Space Station and lunar expeditions, and unmanned missions that gather data and images from distant celestial objects. Through space exploration, humanity seeks to expand its scientific understanding, technological capabilities, and potentially pave the way for future human colonization of other planets.
2024 YR4, a newly spotted asteroid, drew astronomers' attention in late 2024 due to its close proximity to Earth. There is a 2.3% chance of collision, equating to 23 near-miss…
Exploring the vastness of the universe has long led humanity to believe that Earth holds a unique position in space. However, advancements in observational technology have unveiled a staggering reality:…