The flecks of rock were brought back to Earth by the Japanese space mission Hayabusa2 in December 2020.
Tag: Space and Astronomy
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Killer Asteroids Are Hiding in Plain Sight. A New Tool Helps Spot Them.
Researchers have built an algorithm that can scan old astronomical images for unnoticed space rocks, helping to detect objects that could one day imperil Earth.
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How to Watch Tau Herculids, a Potential New Meteor Shower
A comet’s breakup three decades ago could produce a seldom-seen meteor storm on Monday night. Or it could be a complete dud.
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Boeing’s Starliner Returns to Earth: How to Watch
A successful return to Earth of the capsule on Wednesday could set up a flight for NASA with astronauts aboard before the year’s end.