Surprise! Asteroid wider than 2 football fields barrels past Earth

Surprise! Asteroid wider than 2 football fields barrels past Earth | Atlas V rocket launches missile-detecting satellite for U.S. Space Force | Blue Origin launches 6 people on company's 6th space tourism mission Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com |  Web Version August 4, 2022 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Surprise! Asteroid wider than 2 football fields barrels past Earth (Shutterstock) NASA astronomers discovered the asteroid, known as 2022 OE2, just days ago, on July 26. Full Story: Space (8/4)      Atlas V rocket launches missile-detecting satellite for U.S. Space Force (United Launch Alliance) The liftoff marks an end to the SBIRS development program and puts the satellite family in full operation. Full Story: Space (8/4)      Blue Origin launches 6 people on company's 6th space tourism mission (Blue Origin) Among the passengers were the first people from Portugal and Egypt to reach space. Full Story: Space (8/4)      POLL QUESTION: Blue Origin NS-22 passenger Vanessa O'Brien became the first woman ever to complete the "explorers' extreme trifecta," which in addition to traveling to space, includes which of the following other milestones? Learn the answer here! Breaking the sound barrier Climbing the world's tallest mountain Visiting every continent Sailing solo around the world Just the Facts, Ma'am "I stopped watching TV news a year ago, so sick of the bias everywhere. But in doing so, I was out of the loop. I decided to give 1440 a try & I've not been disappointed. Finally, Walter Cronkite style reporting! Just the facts. I also love that I can click a link to see more on many stories. Keep up the good work!" Join for free now. ADVERTISEMENT: Space Deals Save $70 on the powerful Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ telescope (Amazon) The powerful Newtonian reflector telescope is 22% off on Amazon and is a great choice for those without much experience. Full Story: Space (8/4)      Science & Astronomy Meteors seem to be raining down on New Zealand, but why are some bright green? (Saverio Marfia/Getty Images) New Zealand may seem to be under meteor bombardment at the moment. Full Story: Space (8/4)      SpaceX SpaceX will launch South Korea's 1st moon mission today: Watch live (SpaceX) The Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter is set to launch at 7:08 p.m. ET Thursday (Aug. 4) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Full Story: Space (8/4)      Spaceflight Rocket Lab launches US spy satellite on mystery mission (Rocket Lab) The NRO generally keeps details about its satellites' activities under wraps, and NROL-199 is no exception; we have only a vague idea of what the spacecraft will be doing in Earth orbit. Full Story: Space (8/4)      Artemis 1 moon mission readies for crucial test for future crewed flights (NASA/Ben Smegelsky) The first Artemis mission blasts off no earlier than Aug. 29 to certify the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft for astronauts. Full Story: Space (8/4)      Search for Life Just how big can a super-Earth get while staying 'habitable'? (NASA/JPL-Caltech) Could these giant, rocky exoplanets actually sustain the conditions for life, or is life limited to smaller planets like our own? Full Story: Space (8/4)      Star Wars Lego Star Wars R2-D2 review (Future) If you've ever wanted your own astromech droid, starship mechanic, rebel hero, and just all around fun little buddy, then the Lego Star Wars R2-D2 is for you. Full Story: Space (8/4)        Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © 1100 13th St. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005