ASTEROID FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 10TH ASTEROID DAY IN JUNE 2025
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2015–2025: Ten years of Asteroid Day
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Asteroid Day 2025: Official Programme
Originally published on the Asteroid Foundation website Asteroid Day, the annual event dedicated to...
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ASTEROID FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 10TH ASTEROID DAY IN JUNE 2025
Download the press release HERE Join the celebration, meet astronauts, scientists and innovators, discuss asteroids, space, science, and planetary defense Luxembourg, 12 June 2025 – The countdown has begun: This […]
2015–2025: Ten years of Asteroid Day
Asteroid Day was initiated on December 3, 2014, co-founded by astrophysicist Dr. Brian May (who is also the guitarist for Queen), filmmaker Grigorij Richters, Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart, and […]
Asteroid Day 2025: Official Programme
Originally published on the Asteroid Foundation website Asteroid Day, the annual event dedicated to raising awareness about asteroids and planetary defence, will return to Luxembourg City on 26, 27, and […]
Explore, Touch, and Create with 3D Asteroid Models
The 10th anniversary of Asteroid Day is approaching! As we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on our journey and the recognition earned through thousands of events held in every corner […]
Missions to Asteroids Exhibition Posters – Commemorative Versions
The Missions to Asteroids exhibition has been updated to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Asteroid Day, observed worldwide on June 30. Since its launch, the poster series has captivated audiences […]
(More) Unmissable Reads on Asteroids, Minor Bodies and Planetary Defence
In a previous article, we explored some notable English-language books about asteroids, offering readers a solid foundation on the topic. There are however many valuable publications in other languages that […]
Are There Trojan Asteroids Outside Jupiter’s Orbit?
Learning Objective: Discover that other planets also have Trojan asteroids, enhancing our understanding of the gravitational interactions between planets and smaller celestial bodies. Overview: While the well-known Lagrange points are […]
How Asteroid Impact Risk Predictions Tend to Shrink – Philip Plait Explains
How Do Scientists Predict Near-Earth Asteroid Flybys? Asteroids are constantly passing by our planet, and every so often, one gets close enough to make headlines. But how do scientists predict […]
The International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence
In December 2024, the United Nations proclaimed 2029 as the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence. This recognition highlights the importance of learning about these celestial bodies and […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Asteroid Day: A Decade of Exploration and Discovery
In 2025, we will celebrate a special date: the 10th anniversary of Asteroid Day! A decade of discoveries, learnings and fascinating moments involving space rocks. Increasingly, the fear of the […]
James Webb Space Telescope Will Study Asteroid 2024 YR4. ESA’s Take.
Since its discovery on December 27th, 2024, asteroid 2024 YR4 has become a key focus for astronomers as they refine their understanding of its orbit. Initially estimated to have a […]
Will the Asteroid 2024 YR4 Hit Earth in 2032? Probably Not. Philip Plait’s take.
While the 2024 YR4 asteroid, discovered on December 27th 2024, has sparked concerns about a potential impact in December 2032, its estimated collision probability has changed over time. Initially calculated […]
