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- 1Real-time solar system map tracks 526,000 asteroids▼Show HN: Real-time Solar System with 526k asteroids and all tracked satellites
A developer has launched an interactive real-time model of the solar system, plotting the orbits of roughly 526,000 asteroids alongside every tracked artificial satellite. Users can explore positions of bodies in the solar system as they are right now. The project is drawing attention for the sheer scale of tracked objects rendered in one browser-based view.
- 2NASA Releases New Documentary on Tracking Asteroids▼New NASA-documentary about newly discovered asteroids and how to track them and calculate their orbits: https:// plus.na
NASA has released a new documentary, 'Planetary Defenders: This Is Not an Exercise', explaining how newly discovered asteroids are tracked and their orbits calculated. The film highlights the work of scientists defending Earth from potential impacts. Space and astronomy enthusiasts are sharing the documentary, which is freely available on NASA's streaming platform, praising its accessible look at planetary defence efforts.
- 3AstroForge to hand full control of space mission to AI●Space-mining company AstroForge intends to let artificial intelligence control an entire mission using Solo. Source: Stu
Space-mining company AstroForge says it intends to let artificial intelligence run an entire mission autonomously using its Solo system. If successful, it would be one of the first deep-space missions operated end to end by AI rather than ground controllers, a notable step for autonomous spacecraft operations and for the company's asteroid-mining ambitions.
- 4Tiny Grains From Asteroid Bennu Reveal Jupiter's Role in the Early Solar System▼Tiny Grains From Asteroid Bennu Reveal How Jupiter Shaped the Early Solar System
New analysis of tiny grains from asteroid Bennu suggests the samples hold clues about how Jupiter influenced the formation and arrangement of the early Solar System. The findings point to material preserved from the Solar System's infancy, offering scientists a rare record of conditions during planet formation. Researchers say the grains could refine models of how giant planets shaped the distribution of rocky material.
- 5Newly Discovered Asteroid 2026 SA8 to Pass Earth Safely●Newly Discovered Neo Asteroid 2026 SA8 Close but Safe Approach
Astronomers have identified a newly discovered near-Earth object, asteroid 2026 SA8, which is making a close approach to our planet. Observers stress the flyby is entirely safe, with no risk of impact. Space enthusiasts and astronomy outlets are following the object's trajectory as it passes near Earth.
- 6Real-time Solar System map tracks 526,000 asteroids and satellites●Show HN: Real-time Solar System with 526k asteroids and all tracked satellites https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9
A developer has launched a real-time Solar System visualization that renders roughly 526,000 asteroids alongside every tracked artificial satellite. The project surfaced on Hacker News under a Show HN post, where users are examining how it handles such large datasets and live orbital data. It is the latest in a string of interactive space-mapping tools drawing attention from the programming community.
- 7Science roundup spans ancient Alaska village to Weird Al asteroid▼Science Stories: From an Ancient Alaskan Village to a Weird Al Asteroid
A science news roundup connects an ancient Alaskan village with the naming of an asteroid after parody musician Weird Al Yankovic. The segment covers archaeology and astronomy stories in one digest, drawing attention to how odd cultural references and ancient sites share the week's science headlines.