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Developing tools and technologies to understand, map, and navigate our solar system and protect our planet from asteroid impacts. Learn more
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Have you tried the ADAM online platform? ADAM brings open-source algorithms and scalable compute together to discover, map, and analyze #asteroids at planetary scale. Create your account today. b612.ai/adam-platform/
December 24, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Every dollar you donate helps #AsteroidInstitute, a program of B612, develop the tools and technologies to understand, map, and navigate our solar system, and protect our planet from #asteroid impacts. b612foundation.org/donate/
December 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
ADAM now hosts public exports of Rubin Observatory observations submitted to the MPC. The datasets are updated daily and available in CSV, Parquet, and SQLite formats—designed to support both large discovery pipelines and smaller research workflows. b612.ai/rubin-mpc-do...
Vera C. Rubin Observatory Observations Submitted to the Minor Planet Center
Exports of Rubin (X05) observations submitted to the Minor Planet Center, with SQLite,CSV and Parquet downloads.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Why does @scottmanley.bsky.social support B612? Because understanding #asteroids, sharing open tools, and investing in education all go hand in hand when it comes to humanity’s future in space and on Earth. Join our crew today. bit.ly/4j01veF
December 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
#SchweickartPrize winner Jordan Stone and his team hosted a day of planetary defense workshops at Imperial College—bringing together students and researchers to explore new ideas. Support the next generation of students in STEM—donate today. bit.ly/4979v9p
December 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Young students come to B612 with big ideas—and leave ready to shape the future of STEM. From internships and fellowships to the #SchweickartPrize, your support can launch the next generation of thinkers and space explorers. Donate today. bit.ly/4979v9p
December 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Winning the #SchweickartPrize can be a defining moment for early-career researchers—and Jordan Stone’s story proves it.
This #GivingTuesday, help keep those doors open. Support the next generation of scientists and their future breakthroughs. #asteroids #space
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December 3, 2025 at 1:50 AM
This year, supporters from around the world helped us reach a major milestone: the launch of the ADAM Platform, making our astrodynamics tools easily accessible to people everywhere. Show your support of open, accessible science by making a gift today. #GivingTuesday bit.ly/48nZrID #asteroid #space
December 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM
As part of our #AsteroidEducation program, Dr. Ed Lu joined Seattle's Astronomy on Tap to share our work on detecting and tracking #asteroids. This #GivingTuesday, your support will help us continue making #asteroid science and discovery accessible to all. bit.ly/48jHj2o
December 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Former NASA #astronaut Steve Smith joined our end-of-year Progress Briefing as we shared 2025 highlights from ADAM Platform updates to this year’s #SchweickartPrize winners. If inspired, consider supporting our work ahead of #GivingTuesday! Watch the full recap: bit.ly/3KraBEj #asteroids
Asteroid Institute | 2025 Year in Review Progress Briefing - B612
Asteroid Institute shares highlights of 2025, including launch of ADAM Platform, community engagements and the Schweickart Prize.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Last call! Join our #AsteroidInstitute End-of-Year Progress Briefing this Thursday, Nov 20 at 11am PT. Hear from Dr. Ed Lu, Danica Remy, and our team as we recap the 2025 milestones and share what’s ahead in 2026. RSVP today for joining details bit.ly/4r2xy1p
November 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Join us Nov 20, 11am–12pm PT for our End-of-Year Progress Briefing! Hear from Dr. Ed Lu, Danica Remy, and our #AsteroidInstitute engineers as they highlight this year’s achievements. The presentation will be followed with a live Q&A. RSVP to receive the joining instructions. bit.ly/4r2xy1p
November 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM
🚀 Our 2025 Progress Report is here! From the launch of the ADAM Platform to #AsteroidDay’s 10th anniversary and the #SchweickartPrize, this year marked real progress in mapping and protecting our solar system. bit.ly/4ohfuP2
2025 | Asteroid Institute | Annual Report - B612
B612’s 2025 Annual Report features the ADAM Platform launch, Asteroid Institute progress, and this year’s Schweickart Prize recipients.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Happy 90th trip around the sun to legendary Apollo Astronaut #RustySchweickart! Help honor his incredible legacy and propel the vital work of B612 by making a gift in his name today: bit.ly/3WjJWMj

#B612Foundation #SpaceExploration #ApolloProgram #AsteroidDay #90thBirthday
October 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
#asteroid 2025 TF just skimmed past Earth - only 428 km above Antarctica, near ISS altitude! Dr. Edward Lu, former #astronaut & Director of #AsteroidInstitute, joins Kevin Cirilli to unpack what we missed, why it matters, and how new tech can spot the big ones before they hit us. bit.ly/47hUalf
The Asteroid That Almost Hit Antarctica... - HELLO FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli | iHeart
<p>In this episode, Kevin Cirilli sits down with&nbsp;<strong>Dr. Ed Lu</strong>, Executive Director of the&nbsp;<strong>Asteroid Institute</strong>, a program of the&nbsp;<strong>B612 Foundation</str...
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October 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Big news from our #AsteroidInstitute 🚀 The ADAM Platform is now online with a user portal to save history, work within your org and connect via API. Discover asteroids. Assess impact risk. Design deep space missions.
Try it now 👉 b612.ai/adam-platform/
ADAM — Asteroid Discovery, Analysis & Mapping
Run precovery searches, compute impact probabilities, and plan transfer trajectories on ADAM’s cloud-native astrodynamics platform.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Former NASA astronaut Dr. Ed Lu joins Astronomy on Tap Seattle at 7 PM, Oct 22 at Stoup Brewing - Capitol Hill! Free talk + Q&A + live demo of the ADAM Online Platform. ☄️ #AsteroidInstitute #asteroids RSVP here: bit.ly/493bi0w
October 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Interested in applying for the 2026 #SchweickartPrize but unsure where to start? Join one of our webinars on Oct 15 or 16 to get insights into this year’s application process and hear advice directly from the 2025 Prize winner. Sign up today: bit.ly/46QF6fD
October 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The 2026 #SchweickartPrize application period is officially open! Graduate students - submit your innovative ideas in planetary defense for the chance to win a $10,000 prize and showcase your leadership skills globally. Start your application today: www.schweickartprize.org/for-students
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September 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Behind the headlines and celebrations, it’s the grit, code, and countless cups of coffee that power Rubin Observatory. Mario Juric gave a behind the scenes on Rubin's first #asteroid discoveries at the Rubin Community Workshop with a nod to #AsteroidInstitute’s role in the process. bit.ly/4moEWRC
August 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Hear #Apollo astronaut #RustySchweickart on Lowell Observatory’s Star Stuff podcast as he reflects on his 1969 Apollo 9 mission, the inspiration to cofound B612 Foundation, and the story behind the #SchweickartPrize and its role in supporting the next generation of space scientists. bit.ly/3IUuLFK
Are We Safe From Asteroids? | We Talk To Astronaut Rusty Schweickart - Lowell Observatory
Are We Safe From Asteroids? | We Talk To Astronaut Rusty Schweickart When Rusty Schweickart looked back at Earth from orbit on Apollo 9, he saw something fragile and worth […]
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July 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Asteroid Institute just launched Trajectory, a new tool on our ADAM platform. Run on Google Cloud, it helps explore launch paths to solar system objects. bit.ly/450JWo5 @robpike.io @rodneyabrooks.bsky.social @neqone.bsky.social @philplait.bsky.social @b0yle.bsky.social @boslough.bsky.social
Trajectory Service from Asteroid Institute Empowers Mission Planners and Public Researchers - B612
The Asteroid Institute, a program of B612 Foundation, today announced the launch of ADAM::Trajectory.
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July 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Blast off with us on Sat, Aug 2 at Chabot Space & Science Center for #SpaceWeek! 🚀 Meet astronauts, explore our #asteroid discoveries, grab cool stickers & touch a REAL #meteorite! Don’t miss the fun and find the full schedule here: bit.ly/46MRiy2 #asteroideducation #ChabotSpace
Space Week Festival: Day 1 - Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA
$24 Adults, $19 Youth/Seniors/Students, Members get 50% OFF Designed for space enthusiasts, adults, and explorers ages 5–12 with an adult caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome.  Hold real rocket [...
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July 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We’re excited to see #AsteroidDay gain traction in the US with support from the US Senate, Flagstaff, Coconino County & the @vrubinobs.bsky.social Vera Rubin Observatory's data release. A big step for public awareness of #asteroid science & #planetarydefense. Read more bit.ly/4etboPR
Asteroid Day Gains Momentum with U.S. Recognition from Flagstaff, Coconino County, U.S. Senate, and Vera C. Rubin Observatory Data Release
/PRNewswire/ -- The Asteroid Foundation, working in collaboration with B612 Foundation, founding sponsor of Asteroid Day, is proud to announce significant...
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June 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Congratulations to Jordan Stone, Jim Buhler, Youssef Saleh, Kosuke Ikeya for being the 2025 #SchweickartPrize recipients! Their PAOA proposal advocates for an international panel to address unintended #asteroid orbit alterations from future space activity. bit.ly/40rDjK2
June 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM