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• Spacecraft's impact changed asteroid's orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds

  March 6, 2026 5:30 PM

  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — An asteroid that NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun, findings that could help divert a future incoming killer space rock, scientists reported Friday. It’s the first time that a celestial body’s orbit... more »

• Keep watch for shooting stars, one of the best meteor showers is about to peak Play Video

  August 8, 2025 10:44 PM

  Known as one of the best shooting star displays of the year, the Perseid meteor shower will peak Tuesday night (Aug. 12-13). Under optimal viewing conditions, an observer could see up to 100 meteors per hour. That said, moonlight will spoil the fun this time. Since the Moon will... more »