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Asteroid no longer a threat to Earth

It is now ruled out that the asteroid YR4 – which could level a city to the ground – poses a threat to Earth, announces the US space agency NASA and the European space organization ESA. But another celestial body is still in the risk zone.

Asteroid no longer a threat to Earth

Asteroid on its way – how great is the risk of collision

YR4. Behind the unassuming name hides an asteroid that Europe's space defense has now taken an interest in.

Asteroid on its way – how great is the risk of collision

NASA: Help us clean up space from poop and junk

A small step for man, a giant leap for littering. NASA wants your help to solve the growing problem of space debris.

NASA: Help us clean up space from poop and junk

NASA: Help us clean up space from poop and junk

A small step for man, a big step for littering. NASA wants your help to solve the growing problem of space debris.

NASA: Help us clean up space from poop and junk

Swedish satellite to provide more accurate weather forecasts

A Swedish-made satellite has been launched into space. The mission – to provide safer weather forecasts.

Swedish satellite to provide more accurate weather forecasts

Space Junkyard: Over 130 Million Debris Pieces

Space is full of junk – which causes problems. In a worst-case scenario, orbits around the Earth become unusable, which can have devastating consequences for technology we use daily.

Space Junkyard: Over 130 Million Debris Pieces

Successful Launch of European Carrier Rocket

The European rocket Ariane 6 has now been launched into space for the first time. "The rocket will not only support research, but also increase our ability to handle heavy payloads to space", says Anna Rathsman, Director General of the Space Agency in a press release.

Successful Launch of European Carrier Rocket