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NASA hopes the helicopter will demonstrate powered, controlled flight on another planet for the first time.

Astronomers had calculated that there was a small chance that the space rock could collide with our planet in 2068.

Saturn experiences seasons just like the Earth, although they last for significantly longer than those on our planet.

On the March equinox, the length of the day and night is almost equal wherever you are in the world.

The rock, which is traveling at nearly 77,000 miles per hour, is due to come closest to Earth on March 21.

2001 FO32 is likely the largest asteroid to make a close approach to Earth in 2021.

Researchers think the area around the rover's landing site was home to a river delta billions of years ago—making it a promising spot to search for signs of ancient microbial life.

The asteroid is estimated to measure more than 1,100 feet in diameter.

The photos were snapped by the Mastcam-Z camera system, which mission operators describe as the rover's "main eyes."

The February full moon will reach peak illumination at 3:17 a.m. ET on February 27.

"Touchdown confirmed! Perseverance is safely on the surface of Mars, ready to begin seeking the signs of past life," Mohan announced to the world after the rover's successful landing.

The Perseverance rover is scheduled to touch down on Mars at approximately 3:55 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 18.

"If there's one thing we know, it's that landing on Mars is never easy," NASA Associate Administrator for Communications Marc Etkind said.

This is the best chance for scientists to get a good look at the space rock Apophis before it makes an extremely close approach to our planet in 2029.

At the time of close approach, the asteroid will be travelling at around 30,000 miles per hour.

The UAE's interplanetary mission is the first undertaken by an Arab nation.

The giant space rock will make a close approach to our planet on March 21. About 25,000 near-Earth objects have been identified so far, according to NASA.

Based on its brightness, astronomers estimate that the asteroid measures between around 2,500 feet and 5,500 feet across.

On February 1, the object will come "very close" to our planet.

During this flyby, the asteroid will be traveling at a staggering speed of roughly 40,400 miles per hour, which is around 20 times faster than a rifle bullet.

The space rocks will make their close approaches on January 23 and 25.

The space rock, estimated to measure up to 1,345 feet in diameter, is set to pass Earth on January 17.

The space rock will be traveling at approximately 33,700 miles per hour as it flies past our planet.

The best time to view the Quadrantids for observers in North America will be during the predawn hours of Sunday morning.

Great conjunctions of Jupiter and Saturn are rare, occurring once every two decades or so.

The object, which is estimated to measure between 15-33 feet across, was discovered on September 17, 2020.

Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on our natural satellite.

One of the space rocks measures nearly 160 feet in diameter.

At maximum activity, you may be able to see between 10 and 15 Leonid meteors per hour.

The waning crescent moon will be only 15 percent full, which means viewing conditions should be favorable.