Earth's new mini-moon belongs to a group of promising targets for future asteroid miners trying to send humans on deep-space missions
Asteroids are ripe for mining. Some contain gold or platinum. Others could help make rocket fuel. When they're mini-moons, ...
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Earth will capture 'second moon' this weekend, scientists say
Here’s how it works. NASA scientists have calculated that Earth will capture a "second moon" on Sunday (Sept. 29). The "mini-moon" comes in the form of the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5, which ...
Mini-moon set to orbit Earth is newly discovered asteroid: What to know
A newly discovered asteroid, also referred to as a mini-moon or second moon, is set to enter Earth's orbit temporarily this ...
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Earth Is Getting a New Mini Moon
At that point, 2024 PT5 will become another satellite of Earth—a so-called mini moon. Its sojourn alongside Earth will be brief, however, not even allowing this interplanetary visitor time ...
Earth has two moons now, but is the 'second moon' visible from India?
Earth's gravity has captured a new temporary companion, Asteroid 2024 PT5, which is roughly the size of a bus. The mini moon ...