Tag: Kamo’oalewa
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Since 60 Years: Understanding Quasi-Moons and Their Silent Orbit
What is a quasi-moon? A quasi-moon is a space object that shares Earth’s path around the Sun but does not orbit Earth as our Moon does. Instead, it follows a similar journey to Earth, appearing to drift alongside us year after year. These companions are held mainly by the Sun’s gravity rather than Earth’s, and…
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China’s Tianwen 2 snaps a selfie with Earth on way to mysterious asteroid
Selfie in space: what Tianwen 2 captured In a striking glimpse of interplanetary travel, China’s Tianwen 2 spacecraft photographed itself alongside Earth as it cruised toward a mysterious asteroid. The image, released on Oct. 1, shows the probe and a visible Chinese flag affixed to the side of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) spacecraft,…
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China’s Tianwen 2 Snaps a Selfie With Earth on Interplanetary Journey
Tianwen 2 Selfie: A Milestone in Interplanetary Exploration China’s Tianwen 2 mission delivered a playful yet historic moment when it captured a selfie from deep space—one that also shows Earth and marks progress toward a bold asteroid-sampling campaign. The image, released Oct. 1, shows the CNSA spacecraft with the Chinese flag on its side, hovering…
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Tianwen 2 selfie with Earth as it heads to asteroid Kamo’oalewa
Tianwen 2 selfie: a milestone in deep-space exploration China’s Tianwen 2 mission released a striking image on Oct. 1, showing the spacecraft in deep space taking a selfie with Earth in the background. The distant blue-white world shines about 26.5 million miles (43 million km) away, a reminder of how far robotic explorers travel to…
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2025 PN7: The New Quasi-Moon Companion of Earth
Introduction to 2025 PN7: A Hidden Companion In a surprising astronomical revelation, scientists have confirmed the existence of a new quasi-moon, designated 2025 PN7, which has been silently orbiting our planet for approximately sixty years. Though small in size and faint in visibility, this celestial object has sparked significant interest among astronomers eager to learn…