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As many as two asteroids passed Earth yesterday in close proximity. One of them was nearly 120 feet wide, which is nearly the size of an aircraft! Despite their close approaches, these asteroids did not pose a threat to Earth and had no chance of impact. But how do these space rocks come close to the planet? NASA says this happens due to the interaction with a large planet's gravitational field, which can send the tumbling towards a planet, raising a potential impact scenario. With the help of its advanced tech, the US…

“Shake, shake, shake, shake," Taylor Swift sings from the stage of Lumen Field in Seattle at 10.35 in the evening on July 22nd. The fans respond, enthusiastically; the stadium duly shakes; a nearby seismometer takes note. To pop aficionados “Shake it off" is an empowering up-tempo anthem played at 160 beats per minute. To the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, which is designed to monitor earthquakes, it is a 2.6 hertz signal in which the amplitude of the acceleration was as large as one…

Here's a front row seat on what it would be like to return to Earth inside a space capsule.Varda Space Industries' small W-1 spacecraft successfully landed at the Utah Test and Training Range on February 21, 2024. A camera installed inside the cozy 90 cm- (3 ft)-wide capsule captured the entire stunning reentry sequence, from separation from the satellite bus in low Earth orbit (LEO) to the fiery re-entry through Earth's atmosphere, to parachute deploy, to the bouncy landing.At the end of this 5-minute video, you'll see…

Drummer’s eye make-up. Avasarala’s jewels. Amos’ “that guy” smirk. Yep, these are good.Image: Nacelle/AlconMuch-loved sci-fi TV series The Expanse had so much going for it, with memorable characters navigating high-stakes space action as well as often tense personal relationships. But the one thing it didn’t have, besides a seventh season (sigh), was a set of action figures. Beltalowda, that’s all about to change.Launching tomorrow, a Kickstarter campaign aims to bring Expanse action figures, officially licensed by Alcon…

In a tense moment for space safety, two satellites—NASA’s TIMED spacecraft and the defunct Russian Cosmos 2221—came alarmingly close to smashing into each other above Earth, prompting concerns about the risks of space debris.Taking out the Trash (in Space)The near miss happened at approximately 1:30 a.m. ET Wednesday, as the two satellites brushed past each other some 378 miles (608 kilometers) above Earth, according to LeoLabs, a California-based company specializing in tracking and analyzing objects in Low Earth…

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Last Updated: February 28, 2024, 12:08 ISTNew Mahindra Thar Earth Edition. (Photo: Mahindra)Mahindra is offering optional accessories like custom front and rear armrests, 7D floor mats, and a comfort kit with the new Thar Earth edition.Mahindra has rolled out its latest version of the Thar, called the Earth Edition, starting at Rs. 15.40 lakhs (ex-showroom). The price goes as high as Rs 17.60 lakh (ex-showroom) for the diesel AT variant.This special edition is based on the Hard Top LX 4×4 variant, promising both style and…

Like previous months, February has witnessed multiple asteroid approaches. While an asteroid did not pass Earth yesterday, NASA says that two asteroids will come close to the planet today, February 28. The asteroids were tracked with the help of advanced tech marvels such as the NEOWISE telescope, Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), Pans-STARRS1, and Catalina Sky Survey. While the asteroid will come close to Earth, it is not expected to impact the surface, the US Space Agency has further revealed. Know…

Mahindra has always been known for its rugged and capable SUVs, and the Thar is a no different. Mahindra Thar is a popular off-road vehicle which targets a large number of people and not only off-roaders. Mahindra has recently launched the Thar Earth Edition which takes things a step further. Thar Earth Edition a unique blend of design, comfort, and off-road capabilities that draws inspiration from the mighty Thar Desert. The Thar Earth Edition stands out from the crowd with its exclusive “Desert Fury” satin…

A pair of asteroids have been spotted travelling Earthwards in their orbit by NASA. The US Space Agency issued an alert that both of these space rocks have been designated as Near-Earth Asteroids, and will pass the planet by close margins. These close approaches follow the continuing trend of asteroid flybys in recent months. From size and speed to distance of close approach, know all about these asteroids.asteroid 2024 CE7: DetailsThe first asteroid to pass Earth today has been designated Asteroid 2024 CE7 by NASA…