🌟 Save the Date: 10th Anniversary of Asteroid Day in Luxembourg🌟 Powered by Luxembourg Space Agency, supported by Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), Ville de Luxembourg, FEDIL - The Voice of Luxembourg's Industry and LuxSpace. Celebrate a decade of discovery with us on June 28 as we mark the 10th anniversary of the UN-recognised Asteroid Day! Embark on an extraordinary adventure into the world of asteroids, space exploration, and planetary defence. ☄️Experience a day of expert talks, engaging exhibits and interactive workshops - including VR simulations, a pop-up planetarium, and rover-building - at Cercle Cité Luxembourg. 🎼 The day will end with a breathtaking Art & Science performance at Philarmonie Luxembourg. 🪐 Two satellite events will complement this exciting programme - Astronomer for a Night (June 26) will offer a unique opportunity to explore the night sky alongside a renowned astronomer, while the fascinating Space Lecture (June 27) will bring together skilled experts and university students to delve into the wonders of space science. More details are coming — hit follow to stay updated and check our website: https://lnkd.in/ecVX6cYJ UNIVERSEH European University Esero Luxembourg Vauban, Ecole et Lycée Français de Luxembourg Luxembourg Tech School (LTS) #asteroidday #astronomyevents #luxembourgscience #planetarydefence #astronauts #eventspace #eventluxembourg #luxembourgville
Asteroid Foundation
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Promoting worldwide awareness and education about asteroids and space. 🇱🇺 Home for UN-recognised global Asteroid Day.
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Asteroid Foundation’s goal is to promote worldwide awareness, understanding, and education about asteroid opportunities and risks and the emerging space economy. Each year the Foundation organises public information events around and on 30 June, called “Asteroid Day”, in order to raise people’s awareness and understanding of asteroids. Asteroid Day is a United Nations-recognized day of education and awareness. The Foundation undertakes a public information and education program through journals, magazines, newspaper articles, public lectures, workshops, media platforms, and other means.
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🌍 Asteroids Around the World: Discover Fascinating Reads in 6 Languages! Following our previous feature on books in English, we selected 18 new scientific books about asteroid research and planetary defence in six other languages: Spanish, French (including the captivating "À la rencontre des astéroïdes" by renowned expert Patrick Michel), German, Portuguese, Italian and Luxembourgish. Whether you are an enthusiast, a student, or a professional in the field, check our selection for new insights and perspectives on these captivating topics! 📖 Explore the full list in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/eHAqvRHQ
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🚀 On April 3 and 4, we kicked off our Planetary Defence Challenge, inspiring the next generation of space enthusiasts. Renowned astronomer and astrophysicist Gianluca Masi visited three high schools across Luxembourg - Vauban, Ecole et Lycée Français de Luxembourg Lycée de Garçons de Luxembourg, and Lycée Edward Steichen Clervaux - LESC - to share his expertise on planetary defence, asteroids, and methods of deflecting them. Innovative interactive tools brought the sessions to life, sparking outstanding feedback from students. Many were astonished by the sheer number of asteroids and shared that the experience significantly expanded their knowledge about these celestial bodies. Armed with expert insights, they're ready to tackle asteroid deflection scenarios and explore solutions to safeguard our planet as part of our new educational challenge. And this is just the beginning - other exciting sessions are on the way! We want to thank Gianluca Masi, the hosting schools and our sponsors Luxembourg Space Agency, Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) and SnT, Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust for making this initiative possible. Together, we’re inspiring the future of planetary science! #PlanetaryDefenceChallenge #PlanetaryDefence #Asteroids #Education #scienceforkids #inspiration
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Great news! 🥳 Registration for Astronaut for a Day is extended until the 21st March 2025, leaving students one additional week to submit their applications! 👉 For further information regarding eligibility criteria, program schedule, or other questions regarding procedures, visit our website https://lnkd.in/eJ9Kk5xP Ministère de l'Économie - Luxembourg Ministère des Sports Ministère de l'Éducation nationale, de l'Enfance et de la Jeunesse Novespace #afad2025 #astronautforaday2025 #zerogravity #competition
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Astronomers are constantly monitoring the skies for near-Earth objects that could pose a threat to our planet. Professor Alan Fitzsimmons is among the scientists leading the charge to understand asteroid risks. One such asteroid, 2024 YR4, once had a 3.1% chance of hitting Earth but now poses almost no risk. These efforts not only help with planetary defence, but also offer insights into the origins of our Solar System. https://lnkd.in/dWbY-299
Spinning Through Space: The Astronomers Watching the Skies for Asteroids Every day, astronomers scan the skies for near-Earth objects that could pose a threat to our planet. Their work is crucial for planetary defence, ensuring we have the knowledge and technology to detect and mitigate potential asteroid impacts. Professor Alan Fitzsimmons is among the scientists leading these efforts, studying the composition and behaviour of asteroids to improve our understanding of potential impact risks, including asteroid 2024 YR4, which briefly had a 3.1% chance of hitting Earth! Thankfully, that risk has dropped to just 0.001%. Asteroids tell us more than just the story of potential impact, they hold clues about the birth of our Solar System and even our planet’s composition. From NASA’s DART mission to ESA’s planetary defence programmes, experts are working hard to detect, track, and understand these celestial visitors. Read more about the astronomers dedicated to this mission in this article: https://ow.ly/GEGe50VjQlW #AsteroidDay #SpaceScience #Asteroid2024YR4 #ESA #DART
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An important milestone for Hera 🛰️☄️. Great to see Asteroid Day co-founder Sir Brian May together with Dr. Patrick Michel and Hera’s science team. 🔭 Go, #Hera!
🛰️ #Hera completes its Mars flyby! Full steam towards Didymos! On 12 March, the Hera spacecraft flew by the red planet as part its cruise phase through deep space, carefully designed by ESA’s Flight Dynamics team. By coming as close as 5000 km away from Mars, the planet’s gravity shifted the spacecraft’s trajectory towards its final destination, the Didymos binary asteroid. This manoeuvre shortened its journey time by many months and saved a substantial amount of fuel. “Our Mission Analysis and Flight Dynamics team at #ESOC in Germany did a great job of planning the gravity assist,” says Caglayan Guerbuez, ESA’s Hera Spacecraft Operations Manager. “Especially as they were asked to fine-tune the manoeuvre to take Hera close to Deimos – which created quite some extra work for them!” Launched on 7 October 2024, Hera is on its way to visit the first asteroid to have had its orbit altered by human action. By gathering close-up data about the Dimorphos asteroid, which was impacted by NASA’s DART spacecraft in 2022, Hera will help turn asteroid deflection into a well understood and potentially repeatable technique. 📸 (2) Hera’s Hyperscout H hyperspectral imager: it observes in a range of colours beyond the limits of the human eye, in 25 visible and near-infrared spectral bands to characterise surface materials. 📸 (3) Hera’s science team, including Sir Brian May, celebrate as the first images come in. Credit: Max Alexander-ESA. Read the full story 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFsxsvdu
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🌍 Exciting News from ESA’s Hera Mission! 🚀 On Thursday 13th March 2025 at 11:50 CET, the European Space Agency - ESA Hera mission will premiere its first scientific observations beyond the Earth-Moon system, following a thrilling flyby of Mars and its moon, Deimos. ESA’s Hera mission is part of Europe’s first Space Safety programme, and this flyby will bring us closer than ever to understanding the Martian moons. This milestone brings us one step closer to understanding planetary defence and our ability to protect Earth from potential asteroid impacts. 🌌 Don’t miss this live webcast that will reveal valuable data on planetary defence and deep space exploration. Tune in and discover more about Hera’s mission as it continues its journey towards planetary defence. Watch live broadcasting from Hera’s Mars flyby - https://ow.ly/2FKH50VgEB2 #HeraMission #PlanetaryDefence #SpaceExploration #AsteroidDay #SpaceScience #LSA
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🚀We are excited to announce that the Asteroid Foundation has recently signed a mutual collaboration agreement with Vauban, Ecole et Lycée Français de Luxembourg. Since 2022 astronauts and experts engaged with over 500 Vauban students and the school’s Makerspace team brought their robotics expertise to the public of the #AsteroidDayFestival. We are committed to continue this fruitful partnership with more exciting events to come. Through such collaborative initiatives we’re bringing space science, planetary defence, and STEAM education to students in Luxembourg and beyond. 🚀 Stay tuned for more exciting updates and opportunities to engage with space science! Luxembourg Space Agency #AsterodDay #PlanetaryDefence #SpaceExploration #STEAMEducation
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The United Nations has declared 2029 the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence. With Apophis passing Earth at just 30,000 km, it's a great time to explore how we can protect our planet from space threats. Join us as we celebrate Asteroid Day and follow exciting missions like DART. Let’s raise awareness and take action together. 🌍 https://lnkd.in/dVND-Zu9
🌍The International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence has been declared by United Nations for 2029. It’s a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness and learn more about how we can protect Earth from potential asteroid impacts. The asteroid Apophis will pass Earth at just 30,000 km – closer than many satellites! Throughout the year, we’ll be celebrating #AsteroidDay and exploring incredible missions like DART, alongside engaging events that will get people talking about how we can protect our planet. Let’s continue exploring, discovering, and raising awareness together – read our latest Learn blog post! https://ow.ly/jTIu50Vcrog #AsteroidDay #AsteroidAwareness #PlanetaryDefence #AsteroidDay #SpaceScience #DARTMission #UnitedNations #UnitedNationsOfficeforOuterSpaceAffairs #SpaceExploration
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The Asteroid Foundation was grateful to attend the Space Café Reception at the U.S. Embassy Luxembourg 🇺🇸 , highlighting the growing role of space in government, defence, and international cooperation. Luxembourg’s 🇱🇺 investment in space innovation continues to foster collaboration across industries and nations. While our mission is education-centred, we believe knowledge-sharing and partnerships are key to shaping a sustainable space future. Educating the next generation in planetary defence and space science ensures a skilled workforce ready for tomorrow’s challenges. A special thanks to Sasha Baillie for the inspiring keynote.
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