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Thank you to everyone who has supported B612 this past year! Happy New Year from all of us at B612.
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...
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.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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.
January 1, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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/
January 1, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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/
December 31, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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/
December 31, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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/
December 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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/
December 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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
December 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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/
December 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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/
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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Asteroid Institute | IAA Planetary Defense Conference 2025 - B612
Kathleen Kiker presents at the 9th Planetary Defense Conference on LSST & Impactors
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December 28, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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.
b612foundation.org/asteroid-ins...
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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/
December 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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/
December 24, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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/
December 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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/
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
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
December 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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
December 17, 2025 at 7:09 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
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
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 #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
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
b612foundation.org/donate-edu/
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
December 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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
December 2, 2025 at 5:51 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
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
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
November 18, 2025 at 9:23 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
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
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
🚀 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
🚀 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