Morbid | Facts | Stories on Instagram: "This animation reveals the true scale of the asteroid believed to have wiped out the dinosaurs and it is staggering. The Chicxulub asteroid, which struck Earth about 66 million years ago, is estimated to have been 6 to 9 miles wide and traveling roughly 40,000 miles per hour. When it hit the Yucatán Peninsula, the impact released more energy than billions of nuclear bombs. The blast triggered massive earthquakes, global firestorms, and towering tsunamis. R

Aerospace's Concurrent Design Center (CDC) is partnering with the University of Maryland to launch a new satellite research mission that will study the asteroid Apophis on its close approach in 2029. The goal? Collect essential data on the asteroid to thoroughly understand its composition and dynamics, shaping our planetary defense strategies and enhancing safety protocols. Learn more about this collaboration and Aerospace's Academic Alliances Program below and on our website: https://aerospace.