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50 kilometers comet just might hit Mars in 2014

Comet hitting Mars in 2014?

In case you just can’t get enough impact news, it looks like Mars may actually get hit by a comet in 2014! As it stands right now, the chance of a direct impact are small, but it’s likely Mars will get pelted by the debris associated with the comet.

 

First Comet Found With Ocean-Like Water

First Comet Found With Ocean-Like Water

New evidence supports the theory that comets delivered a significant portion of Earth' s oceans, which scientists believe formed about 8 million years after the planet itself.

 

Deep Impact spacecraft readies for comet encounter

A NASA spacecraft is about to have another close look at a comet.

 

Massive fireball in Midwest sky

Massive fireball in Midwest sky

Authorities in several Midwestern states were flooded Wednesday night with reports of a gigantic fireball lighting up the sky, the National Weather Service said.

 

Water found in lunar impact likely came from comets

Water found in lunar impact likely came from comets

The mystery of where the moon's water came from may soon be solved.

 

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