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Three asteroids namely 2026 FA asteroid, 2026 EF2 asteroid and 2026 ED3 asteroid, will fly near Earth on March 19, 2026. NASA tracks them closely and confirms all flybys are not harmful to planet Earth.
According to the space agency's tracking, the rock is hurtling through space at more than 21,500 miles per hour.
NASA has been tracking objects in space for years. However, the James Webb Telescope detected an asteroid that came perilously close to hitting us recently.
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Can your smartphone help NASA track hail and storm patterns? SEaRCH project explained
NASA’s SEaRCH project uses smartphone reports from volunteers to track hail size and storm patterns, combining community observations with satellite data to improve precipitation research.
Track the Artemis II mission in real time using NASA's AROW tracker. See Orion's location, speed, distance from Earth and Moon, and mission milestones live.
A series of leaks means the coming launch window will be NASA's final attempt to meet its April mission deadline.
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How dangerous are solar particle events for Artemis II crew? NASA response and safety steps explained
NASA outlines how Artemis II astronauts are monitored for solar particle events during their lunar mission, including spacecraft shielding, real-time tracking, and onboard radiation detection systems.