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Earth’s First Man-Made Meteor Shower Could Be On Its Way

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Earth, Space, Tech

The night sky has always been a source of wonder, with natural meteor showers captivating humanity for centuries. But what if the next shower you witness wasn’t caused by nature, but by humanity’s first successful planetary defense mission? NASA’s DART mission, which altered the course of an asteroid in 2022, might soon result in Earth’s first man-made meteor shower. This unprecedented event is predicted to occur within the next few decades, marking a historic milestone in both space exploration and our ability to protect the planet from cosmic threats.

Tunguska Meteorite: Unraveling the Greatest Explosion in History

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Space

On June 30, 1908, a remarkable explosion occurred over the remote Siberian forest near the Podkamennaya Tunguska River, an event that would become known as the Tunguska meteorite explosion. This mysterious and powerful blast flattened over 2,000 square kilometers of forest and left scientists and researchers baffled for decades. The Tunguska event remains one of the most significant explosions in recorded history, yet it left no crater, leading to numerous theories about its cause and nature.

Asteroids That May Actually Threaten Life on Earth

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Space

When we think about potential threats to life on Earth, we often consider natural disasters, pandemics, or climate change. However, asteroids that may actually threaten life on Earth are a serious and often overlooked risk. These space rocks, while fascinating in their composition and origins, possess the potential to cause catastrophic damage if they were to collide with our planet.