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Asteroid Institute, a program of B612
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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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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
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
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
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
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
@scottmanley.bsky.social and #RustySchweickart are coming to #Arizona this Monday for #AsteroidDay! Get your all in one pass to meet them in person and join in on the fun at @meteorcrater.bsky.social and #LowellObservatory bit.ly/4kO7cg1
June 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Join us for a live webinar on June 26 at 9am PDT with Apollo #astronaut #RustySchweickart announcing this year’s Schweickart Prize winner! Hear directly from the recipient about their winning #planetarydefense proposal and join the live Q&A. bit.ly/4lf0X4E
June 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Calling Seattle asteroid fans! On Wed April 30th, join #AsteroidInstitute engineer Kathleen Kiker at Astronomy on Tap Seattle on our work tracking #asteroid 2024YR4 and advancing large-scale asteroid detection. Come for a drink, ask questions and discover something new! 7pm at Bickersons Brewhouse
April 15, 2025 at 11:46 PM