A meteorite from outer space, hurtling towards planet Earth, creating a dramatic science fiction scene getty It originated from the same direction as the most devastating meteoroid that hit Earth in the last hundred years, but this one might be three times larger. Interestingly, just like the asteroid that caused windows to shatter in Chelyabinsk, …
A massive meteor enters the Earth’s atmosphere, creating powerful shockwaves. This stunning 3D science illustration depicts a mass extinction event. getty NASA, together with the European Space Agency (ESA) and other organizations, has been dedicated to identifying and documenting all the near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) that may pose a threat to humanity and other species. Recent …
Artist rendering of the Rosalind Franklin robotic rover, previously known as the ExoMars rover, … [+] landing on Mars. (Illustration by Adrian Mann/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Future Publishing via Getty Images By early next decade, the European Space Agency (ESA) could potentially find evidence of past or present life on Mars through its ExoMars …