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Elizabeth first got interested in space after watching the movie Apollo 13 in 1996, and still wants to be an astronaut someday. Elizabeth is also a post-secondary instructor in communications and science at several institutions since 2015 her experience includes developing and teaching an astronomy course at Canada's Algonquin College (with Indigenous content as well) to more than 1,000 students since 2020. in Space Studies from the University of North Dakota, a Bachelor of Journalism from Canada's Carleton University and a Bachelor of History from Canada's Athabasca University. Her latest book, ' Why Am I Taller?', is co-written with astronaut Dave Williams. NASA said today in announcing the results of its save-the-world. The asteroid estimated to be about 6 feet (2 meters) wide was discovered only two hours before impact. This animation shows asteroid 2022 EB5's predicted orbit around the Sun before impacting into the Earth’s atmosphere on March 11, 2022. Elizabeth's reporting includes multiple exclusives with the White House and Office of the Vice-President of the United States, an exclusive conversation with aspiring space tourist (and NSYNC bassist) Lance Bass, speaking several times with the International Space Station, witnessing five human spaceflight launches on two continents, flying parabolic, working inside a spacesuit, and participating in a simulated Mars mission. Astronomers have spotted three near-Earth asteroids that were lurking undetected within the glare of the sun. NASA System Predicts Impact of Small Asteroid. She was contributing writer for for 10 years before joining full-time. Įlizabeth Howell (she/her), Ph.D., is a staff writer in the spaceflight channel since 2022 covering diversity, education and gaming as well. It is on March 13.įollow Elizabeth Howell on Twitter. Our best cameras for astrophotography and best lenses for astrophotography can also help you pick the best imaging gear.Ĭorrection: An earlier version of this story included an incorrect date for asteroid 2022 ES3's Earth flyby. If you're looking for a telescope or binoculars to spot asteroids like this one, check out our guide for the best binoculars deals and the best telescope deals available now. The aim is to change the orbit of this asteroid around its larger companion, Didymos. While the agency has found no imminent problems, it does test out asteroid defense technologies to be proactive.Īn example is the 1,210-pound (550 kilograms) DART spacecraft, which will slam into a small asteroid named Dimorphos in September or October. Due to its significant size, it holds potential destructive capabilities, emphasizing the importance of tracking and vigilance. NASA watches for asteroids through partner telescopes and space observations, coordinated through the Planetary Defense Coordination Office. NASA has issued an asteroid warning today about an Aten group asteroid, Asteroid 2023 LN1, potentially making its closest approach to Earth on June 10, 2023. The moon is typically about 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers) from Earth. Masi says the closest the asteroid will approach Earth at a safe distance that is about 87% of the average distance from Earth to the moon. The greatest asteroid missions of all time! Asteroid that killed the dinosaurs: Likely origin and what we know

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