Chelyabinsk asteroid measured 12,000 tonnes

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 11:45

The asteroid that smashed into the central Russian city of Chelyabinsk initially measured 19 metres (61 feet) across, packing the energy of dozens of Hiroshima bombs, a study said on Wednesday.

U.N. approves network to monitor near-Earth objects

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 16:21

The U.N. General Assembly has reportedly set up an international network to monitor near-Earth objects and alter their trajectories to prevent impact.

Earth got its water from early asteroid impacts

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 20:39

Scientists have found that Earth acquired most of its water from asteroid impacts nearly 4.6 billion years ago, shortly after the solar system first took shape.

NASA increases odds of killer 1,300-foot-wide asteroid`s chances of hitting Earth in 2032

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 18:37

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has reportedly revealed that the chances of the 1,300-foot-wide asteroid impacting Earth have increased following ongoing investigations.

Asteroid-blast space cannon on track: Japan scientists

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 18:17

Japanese scientists readying to blast a crater in an asteroid to find out what it is made of said Wednesday they have successfully tested their new space cannon.

Newly discovered asteroid missed Earth but will return in 2032

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 08:57

A newly discovered asteroid made a "close" approach to Earth this week - at least in astronomical terms - and it is likely to come back around in 2032.