Asteroid Institute, a program of B612

57 years ago today, #Apollo9 astronaut and B612 cofounder #RustySchweickart launched into space. This June, select Apollo 9 artifacts from his personal collection will be auctioned to support the #SchweickartPrize — advancing the next generation of planetary defenders.
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Carrying the Lessons of Chelyabinsk Forward - B612 Thirteen years later, the Chelyabinsk event continues to shape how the world approaches asteroid risk.

13 years ago, the Chelyabinsk meteor exploded over Russia, injuring 1,500+ people and proving #asteroid impacts aren't science fiction. The event accelerated global asteroid detection efforts. How are those lessons shaping planetary defense today? Learn more: bit.ly/4rQ2MIi

Students! RSVP to the #SchweickartPrize information webinars happening both January 21 and 22 at 9am PT to get your questions answered before the February 4th application deadline. You must RSVP to get the zoom joining link. bit.ly/4sxOnSm

The #SchweickartPrize application deadline is almost here—Feb 4! Don’t miss your chance to advance your career in planetary defense and compete for a $10,000 prize. Join one of our student webinars on Jan 21 or 22 to learn more before time runs out. RSVP: bit.ly/4sxOnSm

Asteroid Institute Contributions to Early Rubin Asteroid Research - B612 Several current and former Asteroid Institute team members contributed to new research on asteroid discoveries from the Rubin Observatory.

We’re excited to share a newly published paper in The Astrophysical Journal Letters on some of the first asteroid discoveries from the Vera Rubin Observatory, with contributions from the #AsteroidInstitute team. Grateful to our donors for making this work possible. b612foundation.org/asteroid-ins...

Thank you to everyone who has supported B612 this past year! Happy New Year from all of us at B612.

In the final hours of the year, we want to say thank you. Every gift made today helps ensure that humanity continues to map, understand, and navigate our solar system—openly, responsibly, and together. If you’ve been considering a year-end donation, now is the moment. b612foundation.org/donate/

The future of space is built by people using open tools. This year, scientists and students around the world used B612’s platform to push #asteroid science forward. Make a year-end gift before midnight. b612foundation.org/donate-edu/

At B612 Foundation, we’re building the open tools needed to find, track, and understand asteroids—so decisions about our future in space are guided by knowledge, not chance. If you believe this work should remain open, global, and accessible, consider making a gift today. b612foundation.org/donate/

Our #AsteroidInstitute program is building open-source tools that help scientists map and navigate our solar neighborhood. This year’s accomplishments are a reflection of our team’s talent, persistence, and shared mission. Be part of our crew today. b612foundation.org/donate-edu/

​​Graduate students - curious about the #SchweickartPrize? Join our January Q&A sessions to learn more about the prize, the application process, and how to apply. Sign up for the Schweickart Prize newsletter for more details. www.schweickartprize.org

With the help of our community, 2025 marked a major milestone: the launch of the ADAM platform. Tools like Precovery and the Trajectory Optimizer are advancing open-source #asteroid discovery and mission planning—moving us closer to a safer future. b612foundation.org/donate/

Protecting the Earth from #asteroid impacts isn’t just about technology—it’s about people, leadership, and foresight. The #SchweickartPrize invests directly in students whose ideas will shape how humanity navigates an increasingly active solar system. Donate today. bit.ly/45vkA2J

Built on cloud-scale computing, ADAM now brings together over 9 billion point sources, curated datasets, and open services for discovery, orbit analysis, and mission design. Donate to keep these tools public and growing. b612foundation.org/donate/

Asteroid Institute | IAA Planetary Defense Conference 2025 - B612 Kathleen Kiker presents at the 9th Planetary Defense Conference on LSST & Impactors

How much warning will we really have before an asteroid impact? Our simulation-based research presented at the 9th IAA Planetary Defense Conference examined the limits of future survey data and what it will take to improve detection and warning times.
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From the #SchweickartPrize to Asteroid Day events and free public talks, B612’s Asteroid Education programs help bring asteroid science to broader audiences. This year, Ed Lu spoke at Seattle AOT about the future of space. Help keep these programs open and accessible. b612foundation.org/donate-edu/

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/

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/

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.

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...

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

#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

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

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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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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

🚀 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

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

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