"It is incredible that modern telescopic surveys have the ability to detect such small objects up to millions of kilometers ...

Astronomers have long been fascinated by the idea that Earth could harbor small, temporary satellites, known as minimoons, ...

Earth may briefly capture as many as six moon fragments — called minimoons — at any given time before they move on to orbit ...

Beyond their scientific value, these tiny satellites may also hold commercial potential. Because they briefly orbit close to ...