Earth is bidding farewell to a tiny asteroid that joined its orbit for nearly two months. The asteroid, known as 2024 PT5, is set to be drawn away from Earth by the powerful pull of the sun on Monday.

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The engine burn was the most challenging the lander had conducted with its main engine and thrusters since launching Jan. 15 from Florida on a SpaceX rocket, NASA said. "Goodbye Earth, hello moon ...

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A newly discovered asteroid is on track for a close brush with Earth—and it might even slam into the Moon. Recently ... from an asteroid family in the main asteroid belt between Mars and ...

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