A explosive breakdown of NASA’s latest 3I/ATLAS images, online outrage, unexplained anomalies, and expert criticism. The interstellar mystery that should’ve brought answers but unleashed suspicion instead. Now Indian scientists have observed the mysterious interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. This observation was made by scientists from the Physical Research Laboratory part of ISRO, using their 1.2-metre telescope at Mount Abu.


3I/ATLAS Backlash: Blurry Photos, Big Anomalies | Comet Or Alien Tech?

A explosive breakdown of NASA’s latest 3I/ATLAS images, online outrage, unexplained anomalies, and expert criticism. The interstellar mystery that should’ve brought answers but unleashed suspicion instead. Now Indian scientists have observed the mysterious interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. This observation was made by scientists from the Physical Research Laboratory part of ISRO, using their 1.2-metre telescope at Mount Abu.

3I/Atlas Backlash: Blurry Photos, Big Anomalies, Bigger Questions 

 NASA has released close-up images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, captured by multiple spacecraft and telescopes across the solar system. The comet, first discovered in July 2025 by the NASA-funded ATLAS telescope in Chile, passed within 19 million miles of Mars in early October, allowing spacecraft like MAVEN and the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to take detailed close-up images. Additional observations from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope, and heliophysics missions have helped scientists study the comet’s dust, gas composition, and tail. 

3I/ATLAS: NASA Releases Close-Up Pictures of Interstellar Comet

NASA’s HiRISE camera is about to reveal the sharpest-ever images of 3I/ATLAS, a strange cosmic visitor racing through our solar system. Scientists are divided: comet, rock, or something far more mysterious? As theories intensify worldwide, Elon Musk weighs in with his own reaction. Watch this breakdown of the speculation, science, and global curiosity surrounding 3I/ATLAS.

Musk Responds to Speculation That 3I/ATLAS is an Alien Spaceship

Elon Musk Reacts to Rumors That 3I/ATLAS Is an Alien Spaceship

The mystery deepens. NASA tracks an unidentified red sphere moving at 283 miles per second, shattering every known galactic speed limit. This isn't just fast; it's impossible. We dive into the science behind the most mind-bending space discovery since the discovery of Comet 3I/Atlas.


Speed Demon: The Blazing Red Sphere Escaping Our Galaxy

NASA scientists have reported observing a mysterious red sphere-like object moving out of the Milky Way at a record speed of 283 miles per second. The phenomenon has sparked global curiosity among astronomers and space enthusiasts as researchers work to determine its origin and composition.

NASA: Strange Red Sphere Escapes Milky Way at Record Speed of 283 Miles Per Second

Blue Origin has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket, carrying NASA’s twin Mars spacecraft into space on a groundbreaking mission. This marks a significant milestone for both Blue Origin and NASA as they continue to push the boundaries of space exploration.

Blue Origin Launches ‘New Glenn’ Rocket with NASA’s Twin Mars Spacecraft

NASA's ESCAPADE mission took off for Mars on Thursday. It was launched atop Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket and is special in several ways. Here are some reasons why the New Glenn launch is extremely crucial for future space missions. 

NASA's ESCAPADE mission took off for Mars on Thursday. It was launched atop Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket and is special in several ways. Here are some reasons why the New Glenn launch is extremely crucial for future space missions.&nbsp;

6 special things to know about NASA's ESCAPADE mission to Mars

For the first time ever, astronomers watched a massive star explode and captured its very earliest moments. This is the story of how we peered into the abyss and saw creation and destruction woven together on a cosmic stage.


Scientists witness earliest moments of a Supernova explosion

In a rare display of space coordination, NASA and China successfully avoided a potential satellite collision, preventing what could have been a catastrophic event in Earth’s orbit.

According to reports, both agencies shared real-time orbital data and adjusted their satellites’ trajectories after a near-collision warning. The move marks a historic step toward space cooperation between two rival space powers amid growing concerns over orbital debris and space traffic management.

NASA & China Avoid Satellite Collision: Big Breakthrough In Space Cooperation

The crew of China’s Shenzhou-20 mission, docked at the Tiangong space station since April, were due to return to Earth this week. However, their homecoming has been postponed indefinitely after their return capsule was suspected to have been struck by tiny fragments of space debris.

The crew of China’s Shenzhou-20 mission, docked at the Tiangong space station since April, were due to return to Earth this week. However, their homecoming has been postponed indefinitely after their return capsule was suspected to have been struck by tiny fragments of space debris.

Three Chinese astronauts stuck in orbit after Sunita Williams, what went wrong with Shenzhou-20?

It’s a discovery that’s turning science fiction into scientific possibility.
NASA says a two-billion-year-old asteroid sample contains a human-like protein
Evidence that the building blocks of life might not have started here on earth.
Could we all be children of the stars?
Take a look at this report.

Scientists found human-like protein on two-billion-old asteroid

NASA’s X-59 supersonic jet has officially completed its first-ever test flight from Palmdale, California, marking a major milestone in the agency’s Quiet Supersonic Technology (Quesst) program. The X-59 aims to demonstrate how aircraft can fly faster than sound without producing the loud sonic booms that have restricted supersonic travel for decades.

NASA’s X-59 Supersonic Jet Completes First Flight Over California | WION 

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Jet has successfully completed its first test flight over the California desert. Designed to reduce the loud sonic boom associated with supersonic travel, the X-59 marks a milestone in aviation technology and aims to make commercial supersonic flights over land feasible.

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Jet Completes First Flight Over California | WION 

Astronomers led by Valerio Carruba (UNESP) discovered a mostly hidden group of asteroids orbiting the Sun alongside Venus. These Venus co-orbitals share Venus’s orbital period but aren’t its satellites.


NASA warns: Asteroids hidden by Sun could strike without warning

NASA has confirmed this week that Earth has a temporary “second moon”. It is a small asteroid captured in orbit around the planet, and it travels almost in synch with the Earth. It was discovered by the University of Hawaii this week. Astronomers suggest that it has probably been tagging along for around 60 years and is likely to continue along with the Earth until 2083. The celestial body is known as a ‘quasi-moon’ and is 18 to 36 meters wide and is approximately the width of a building.&nbsp;The celestial body is identified as 2025 PN7. But unlike the moon, which is bound by gravity to the Earth, the 2025 PN7 is not bound to the Earth. At its closest, it will come as close as 4 million km distance of the Earth, roughly 10 times the distance to the moon; at its most distant, it can move away to 17 million km from the Earth. This to and fro movement is because of the interaction of the gravity of the Sun, the Earth. Such mini-moons are naturally captured objects that orbit the planet for a short period before either falling back into space or entering Earth’s atmosphere.The celestial body was first observed earlier in the year, during a routine telescope survey. It came across at first as an illegible dot, but soon confirmed to be a companion of the earth. Till now, the Earth has found eight quasi-moons in total. Each of these is important in revealing information about near-earth gravity and how asteroids interact with it. This sparks scientific curiosity and highlights the dynamic nature of objects in near-Earth space.Earth's main moon remains the dominant natural satellite, but these temporary companions. Our moon is brighter, bigger and a constant of the Earth. But 2025 PN7 is a silent traveller that has temporarily joined the Earth in its journey.&nbsp;

Earth has a temporary new companion, NASA confirms asteroid 2024 PT5 has entered orbit, acting as a mini-moon. Not permanent, but fascinating.

NASA has confirmed this week that Earth has a temporary “second moon”. It is a small asteroid captured in orbit around the planet, and it travels almost in synch with the Earth. It was discovered by the University of Hawaii this week. Astronomers suggest that it has probably been tagging along for around 60 years and is likely to continue along with the Earth until 2083. The celestial body is known as a ‘quasi-moon’ and is 18 to 36 meters wide and is approximately the width of a building. The celestial body is identified as 2025 PN7. But unlike the moon, which is bound by gravity to the Earth, the 2025 PN7 is not bound to the Earth. At its closest, it will come as close as 4 million km distance of the Earth, roughly 10 times the distance to the moon; at its most distant, it can move away to 17 million km from the Earth. This to and fro movement is because of the interaction of the gravity of the Sun, the Earth. Such mini-moons are naturally captured objects that orbit the planet for a short period before either falling back into space or entering Earth’s atmosphere. The celestial body was first observed earlier in the year, during a routine telescope survey. It came across at first as an illegible dot, but soon confirmed to be a companion of the earth. Till now, the Earth has found eight quasi-moons in total. Each of these is important in revealing information about near-earth gravity and how asteroids interact with it. This sparks scientific curiosity and highlights the dynamic nature of objects in near-Earth space. Earth's main moon remains the dominant natural satellite, but these temporary companions. Our moon is brighter, bigger and a constant of the Earth. But 2025 PN7 is a silent traveller that has temporarily joined the Earth in its journey.

Earth has a temporary new companion, NASA confirms asteroid 2025  PN7 has entered orbit, acting as a mini-moon. Not permanent, but fascinating.

Earth has two moons? NASA confirms asteroid becomes earth's second moon until 2083

NASA’s ambitious moon mission is encountering significant hurdles, including delays, doubts, and looming deadlines. These challenges threaten to push back timelines and raise questions about the future of lunar exploration.

NASA’s Moon Mission: Delays and Doubts Mount as NASA’s Moon Dream Encounters Obstacles | WION 

The Artemis Moon mission is in trouble. SpaceX is now falling behind schedule on the Starship lunar lander, forcing NASA to take drastic action. The agency just launched an open call, inviting rivals like Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin to submit new designs for the crucial Human Landing System. This multi-billion US dollar development is a seismic shift in the new space race. Will Elon Musk be booted from the history-making return to the Moon? We break down the crippling delays, the high-stakes engineering challenge, and the future of America's path to the lunar surface.

What SpaceX Out of NASA's Moon Mission, Big Blow to Musk!

Homes on the Moon would be made of glass bubbles that would be blown using lunar dust. The technology has already been tested, but building real structures for astronauts would mean increasing the proportion by hundreds of thousands of times.

Homes on the Moon would be made of glass bubbles that would be blown using lunar dust. The technology has already been tested, but building real structures for astronauts would mean increasing the proportion by hundreds of thousands of times.

NASA to blow glass bubble homes from lunar dust - 'Self-healing' structures will fix moonquake and micrometeorite damage

A NASA astronaut has captured the majestic Mount Everest from space. A photo of the highest mountain on Earth, taken from the International Space Station (ISS), was shared by Don Pettit, known for his remarkable pictures from space. The image shows the snow-covered summit of Mount Everest with tough Nepalese terrain around it. Sharing the photo, he wrote, "Orbiting the Himalayas mountain range. Mount Everest is in this photo, with much of Nepal visible as well." The ISS was above the Himalayas at the time he took the photo. Pettit added in another comment that the lower left region in the photo "is a cloudy lower Nepal and India, China is above the range in this photo." Another user wrote, "This photo makes you realise going to space is way cooler than climbing Mount Everest."&nbsp;Meanwhile, others got to deciphering which peak in the photo is Everest. The photo shows the Himalayan range, and the Everest is right there, but hard to locate. Several people calculated using maps which peak exactly is Mount Everest. Another user pointed out how the Himalayas look completely different from space as compared to on Google. "Wow, what a view. Totally different from what we see on Google maps!" the user wrote.<h2> See Himalayas from space</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Orbiting the Himalayas mountain range. Mount Everest is in this photo, with much of Nepal visible as well. <a href="https://t.co/oXqyf9ah8m">pic.twitter.com/oXqyf9ah8m</a>&mdash; Don Pettit (@astro_Pettit) <a href="https://twitter.com/astro_Pettit/status/1977020383590334968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Can you see the trash on Everest? X user asks</h2>One user joked about whether he could also see all the trash on Everest. Notably, Mount Everest has a huge garbage problem. Years of summitting the peak have led to all kinds of waste getting accumulated on the mountain. According to data, an estimated 50 tons of waste, such as discarded tents, oxygen canisters, and human waste sit on the world's tallest peak.A few days ago, Pettit also shared a photo of Mount Etna taken from space. It is one of the world's most active volcanoes, with smoke billowing from it and visible from orbit.

NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared a photo of the Himalayas, with Mount Everest visible among the several peaks. The photo also shows India and Nepal with cloud cover. Netizens are having a tough time locating Everest in the photo. Can you spot it?

A NASA astronaut has captured the majestic Mount Everest from space. A photo of the highest mountain on Earth, taken from the International Space Station (ISS), was shared by Don Pettit, known for his remarkable pictures from space. The image shows the snow-covered summit of Mount Everest with tough Nepalese terrain around it. Sharing the photo, he wrote, "Orbiting the Himalayas mountain range. Mount Everest is in this photo, with much of Nepal visible as well." The ISS was above the Himalayas at the time he took the photo. Pettit added in another comment that the lower left region in the photo "is a cloudy lower Nepal and India, China is above the range in this photo." Another user wrote, "This photo makes you realise going to space is way cooler than climbing Mount Everest." Meanwhile, others got to deciphering which peak in the photo is Everest. The photo shows the Himalayan range, and the Everest is right there, but hard to locate. Several people calculated using maps which peak exactly is Mount Everest. Another user pointed out how the Himalayas look completely different from space as compared to on Google. "Wow, what a view. Totally different from what we see on Google maps!" the user wrote. See Himalayas from space

NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared a photo of the Himalayas, with Mount Everest visible among the several peaks. The photo also shows India and Nepal with cloud cover. Netizens are having a tough time locating Everest in the photo. Can you spot it?

NASA astronaut shares photo of Himalayas and 'cloudy' India from space. Can you spot Everest?

The comet's coma, a cloud of gas and dust, is composed of carbon dioxide, water vapour, carbon monoxide, and carbonyl sulfide. Notably, it emits atomic nickel vapour and cyanide gas, a first for interstellar comets.

The comet's coma, a cloud of gas and dust, is composed of carbon dioxide, water vapour, carbon monoxide, and carbonyl sulfide. Notably, it emits atomic nickel vapour and cyanide gas, a first for interstellar comets.

5 reasons why 3I/ATLAS differs from the first interstellar comet 2I/Borisov

The planets which are beyond our solar system are known as 'exoplanets'. Ranging from gas giants bigger than Jupiter to rocky worlds comparable in size to Earth or Mars, exoplanets come in diverse forms. Here’s a look at NASA’s top seven potentially habitable discoveries.


The planets which are beyond our solar system are known as 'exoplanets'. Ranging from gas giants bigger than Jupiter to rocky worlds comparable in size to Earth or Mars, exoplanets come in diverse forms. Here’s a look at NASA’s top seven potentially habitable discoveries.

Future Earth? NASA's top 7 habitable exoplanets that could be humans' potential homes

To keep Earth safe, a comet is being closely watched by NASA and ISRO. But do you know what kind of visitor 3I/ATLAS really is? This mysterious interstellar traveller speeds through space, never coming close to Earth, yet holds secrets scientists race to uncover.

To keep Earth safe, a comet is being closely watched by NASA and ISRO. But do you know what kind of visitor 3I/ATLAS really is? This mysterious interstellar traveller speeds through space, never coming close to Earth, yet holds secrets scientists race to uncover.

How NASA and ISRO track comets like 3I/ATLAS to keep Earth safe

A world with no sun, spinning fast just 20 light-years away, hides wild weather and glowing lights unlike anything we've seen before. NASA’s new discovery reveals hints of storms and secrets waiting to be uncovered -  Know what mysteries does this strange planet hold.

A world with no sun, spinning fast just 20 light-years away, hides wild weather and glowing lights unlike anything we've seen before. NASA’s new discovery reveals hints of storms and secrets waiting to be uncovered - &nbsp;Know what mysteries does this strange planet hold.

'Just 20 light-years away': NASA’s James Webb Telescope detects weather systems on 200-million-year-old exoplanet

NASA space suits are high-tech life-support systems with up to sixteen layers. From cooling tubes to bulletproof fabric, discover how each part protects astronauts from the harshest conditions in space.

NASA space suits are high-tech life-support systems with up to sixteen layers. From cooling tubes to bulletproof fabric, discover how each part protects astronauts from the harshest conditions in space.

What’s inside a NASA space suit and why it has sixteen layers

A NASA report released by the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has whistleblowers warning that all is not well at the space agency, and the current circumstances can also lead to the death of an astronaut in the near future. The 21-page report states that officials at NASA are keeping things secret, and there are no open channels of communication. The space agency is reportedly in the grips of fear, which is preventing workers from reporting safety issues. All this has stemmed from the budget cuts for 2026-27 proposed by the Trump administration. A person told the committee that the dire conditions at NASA could even lead to an astronaut dying because of ignored safety issues. The committee has clearly stated that the budget cuts are unapproved, as any such measures need to be approved by Congress as well. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/is-nasa-nuking-an-asteroid-real-life-armageddon-could-happen-by-2031-details-1759238690934">Is NASA nuking an asteroid? Real-life Armageddon could happen by 2031 | Details</a>&nbsp;<h2>NASA budget cuts threaten astronaut safety because of an environment of fear</h2>The committee slammed the White House and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for creating such an environment where people are fearful of speaking up amid the budget cuts, which it says have been illegally enforced. Notably, the Trump administration earlier announced that the NASA budget for next year will be slashed from $24.8 billion to $18.8 billion. According to the plan, science projects will see a reduction of 33% budget and a 47 per cent cut in NASA projects. Nearly 32 per cent of the agency's workforce will also be laid off. The scientific community has been up in arms since the May announcement, which they say will immensely affect America's endeavour to lead the space race.&nbsp;The whistleblowers state in the report that the new policies at NASA are breaking the agency's rules and endangering its mission. The NASA staffers told the committee leadership that they have been told to follow only the unapproved 2026 budget (PBR), and nothing outside of it counts. This led them to speak up since this means putting space missions at risk and endangering spaceflights with astronauts. "I see safety issues around us all the time," one witness stated in the report. Another NASA employee raised concerns that "we're going to see an astronaut death within a few years."&nbsp;&nbsp;

NASA budget cuts pose a safety risk for astronauts, as whistleblowers stated in a report that communication is limited amid the 2026 budget cuts. People are fearful of openly flagging safety risks, which could mean risking the lives of astronauts on space missions.

A NASA report released by the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has whistleblowers warning that all is not well at the space agency, and the current circumstances can also lead to the death of an astronaut in the near future. The 21-page report states that officials at NASA are keeping things secret, and there are no open channels of communication. The space agency is reportedly in the grips of fear, which is preventing workers from reporting safety issues. All this has stemmed from the budget cuts for 2026-27 proposed by the Trump administration. A person told the committee that the dire conditions at NASA could even lead to an astronaut dying because of ignored safety issues. The committee has clearly stated that the budget cuts are unapproved, as any such measures need to be approved by Congress as well. Also Read: Is NASA nuking an asteroid? Real-life Armageddon could happen by 2031 | Details NASA budget cuts threaten astronaut safety because of an environment of fear The committee slammed the White House and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for creating such an environment where people are fearful of speaking up amid the budget cuts, which it says have been illegally enforced. Notably, the Trump administration earlier announced that the NASA budget for next year will be slashed from $24.8 billion to $18.8 billion. According to the plan, science projects will see a reduction of 33% budget and a 47 per cent cut in NASA projects. Nearly 32 per cent of the agency's workforce will also be laid off. The scientific community has been up in arms since the May announcement, which they say will immensely affect America's endeavour to lead the space race. The whistleblowers state in the report that the new policies at NASA are breaking the agency's rules and endangering its mission. The NASA staffers told the committee leadership that they have been told to follow only the unapproved 2026 budget (PBR), and nothing outside of it counts. This led them to speak up since this means putting space missions at risk and endangering spaceflights with astronauts. "I see safety issues around us all the time," one witness stated in the report. Another NASA employee raised concerns that "we're going to see an astronaut death within a few years."

NASA budget cuts pose a safety risk for astronauts, as whistleblowers stated in a report that communication is limited amid the 2026 budget cuts. People are fearful of openly flagging safety risks, which could mean risking the lives of astronauts on space missions.

NASA budget cuts could cause 'an astronaut death', whistleblowers warn - 'Safety issues everywhere'

NASA is considering going Armageddon on an asteroid that could crash into our Moon in 2032. Asteroid 2024 YR4 was earlier predicted to hit Earth, but later calculations put our planet in the safe zone. However, the worries didn't end here as scientists then noted that it could hit the Moon. If this happens, a huge amount of debris will be released from the lunar surface, which can then rain down on Earth, impacting satellites and the astronauts at the International Space Station. So the American space agency is now thinking about nuking the space rock. The idea of blasting a nuclear weapon was published in a study available on the arXiv preprint server. The yet-to-be-peer-reviewed paper quoted NASA experts as saying that “nuclear robust disruption missions” could be deployed between 2029 to 2031 to end the threat posed by the asteroid. This becomes important considering the consequences of a crash on the Moon.<h2>Asteroid YR4 2024 and an impact in 2032</h2>If an asteroid the size of 2024 YR4 strikes the Moon, a huge debris field will be created comprising micrometeoroids, which can then rain down on Earth. The amount of debris falling towards us could increase by up to 1,000 times the normal background level over several days. Asteroid YR4 2024 was estimated to have a 3.1 per cent chance of hitting Earth in 2032 after being first spotted last year. But this changed, and the Moon is now believed to be in direct line of an impact. The probability of that happening has increased to 4.3 per cent. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/7-years-2-asteroids-and-tonnes-of-shooting-meteorites-are-earth-astronauts-and-satellites-really-safe-1751364306598">City killer asteroid can shoot meteorites like bullets at Earth in 2032. Who is at risk?</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/100-000-000kg-debris-from-asteroid-collision-with-moon-could-threaten-earth-for-years-1750233294370">'City-killer' asteroid will gouge 1km crater in Moon, releasing debris that will threaten Earth for years</a><h2>What will happen when asteroid YR4 2024 collides with the Moon?</h2>Supposing that asteroid 2024 YR4 is around 174ft-220ft, 100,000,000 kilograms of debris will be generated when it crashes into the Moon. Most of it is expected to come hurtling towards Earth, endangering satellites, the International Space Station and astronauts. Other spacecraft will also bear the brunt as the debris could puncture them, rendering them unworkable. Scientists from the University of Western Ontario also found that the space rock will release energy equivalent to 6.5 megatons of TNT upon impact with our lunar satellite. This is more than the energy released by the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945 during World War II, which stood at nearly 0.015 megatons of TNT. It will also gouge a one-kilometre-deep crater in the Moon.

Can NASA nuke an asteroid? It has plans to do so with asteroid 2024 YR4, which is predicted to crash into our Moon in 2032. If the asteroid hits the Moon, 100,000,000 kilograms of debris could be generated, and most of it could rain down on Earth.

NASA is considering going Armageddon on an asteroid that could crash into our Moon in 2032. Asteroid 2024 YR4 was earlier predicted to hit Earth, but later calculations put our planet in the safe zone. However, the worries didn't end here as scientists then noted that it could hit the Moon. If this happens, a huge amount of debris will be released from the lunar surface, which can then rain down on Earth, impacting satellites and the astronauts at the International Space Station. So the American space agency is now thinking about nuking the space rock. The idea of blasting a nuclear weapon was published in a study available on the arXiv preprint server. The yet-to-be-peer-reviewed paper quoted NASA experts as saying that “nuclear robust disruption missions” could be deployed between 2029 to 2031 to end the threat posed by the asteroid. This becomes important considering the consequences of a crash on the Moon. Asteroid YR4 2024 and an impact in 2032 If an asteroid the size of 2024 YR4 strikes the Moon, a huge debris field will be created comprising micrometeoroids, which can then rain down on Earth. The amount of debris falling towards us could increase by up to 1,000 times the normal background level over several days. Asteroid YR4 2024 was estimated to have a 3.1 per cent chance of hitting Earth in 2032 after being first spotted last year. But this changed, and the Moon is now believed to be in direct line of an impact. The probability of that happening has increased to 4.3 per cent. Also Read: City killer asteroid can shoot meteorites like bullets at Earth in 2032. Who is at risk? Also Read: 'City-killer' asteroid will gouge 1km crater in Moon, releasing debris that will threaten Earth for years What will happen when asteroid YR4 2024 collides with the Moon? Supposing that asteroid 2024 YR4 is around 174ft-220ft, 100,000,000 kilograms of debris will be generated when it crashes into the Moon. Most of it is expected to come hurtling towards Earth, endangering satellites, the International Space Station and astronauts. Other spacecraft will also bear the brunt as the debris could puncture them, rendering them unworkable. Scientists from the University of Western Ontario also found that the space rock will release energy equivalent to 6.5 megatons of TNT upon impact with our lunar satellite. This is more than the energy released by the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945 during World War II, which stood at nearly 0.015 megatons of TNT. It will also gouge a one-kilometre-deep crater in the Moon.

Can NASA nuke an asteroid? It has plans to do so with asteroid 2024 YR4, which is predicted to crash into our Moon in 2032. If the asteroid hits the Moon, 100,000,000 kilograms of debris could be generated, and most of it could rain down on Earth.

Is NASA nuking an asteroid? Real-life Armageddon could happen by 2031 | Details

NASA astronaut suits are high-tech life-support systems with hidden cooling tubes, radiation shielding, jetpacks, and even space diapers. Discover the surprising tech and secrets behind what keeps astronauts alive beyond Earth.

NASA astronaut suits are high-tech life-support systems with hidden cooling tubes, radiation shielding, jetpacks, and even space diapers. Discover the surprising tech and secrets behind what keeps astronauts alive beyond Earth.

The science behind NASA astronaut space suits

This discovery challenges existing assumptions, because both abundant oxygen and liquid water, normally required for rust formation, are largely absent on the Moon.

This discovery challenges existing assumptions, because both abundant oxygen and liquid water, normally required for rust formation, are largely absent on the Moon.

How Earth’s ‘wind’ is secretly rusting the Moon: Scientists reveal the truth

Joint projects, such as the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, demonstrate how collaboration enhances global monitoring of climate change, natural disasters, and other scientific research objectives.