Survey of 80 near Earth asteroids sharpens view of their origins and risks
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 02, 2026
Near Earth asteroids are small bodies whose orbits cross or come close to Earth, making them key tracers of Solar System formation and evolution as well as potential impact hazards for our planet.
An international team led by researchers at the Purple Mountain Observatory, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has completed a one year observing campaign to better classify these objects. From Octobe
Published by SpaceDaily on 02/05/2026