An asteroid could hit Earth in 7 years. Here's how astronomers are tracking it
Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a ...
Threat of newly-discovered asteroid hitting Earth has risen
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks, as the ...
Bus-Sized Asteroid Approaching Earth Today, NASA Reports
The space rock is heading in our direction at some 18,700 miles per hour, according to the space agency's data.
Asteroid headed towards Earth could smash into the Moon, scientists say
Asteroid headed towards Earth could smash into the Moon, scientists say - Nasa expects chances of Earth collision to be ...
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How do astronomers track asteroids that could threaten Earth?
Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a ...
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Scientists taking 'active measures' for asteroid with slight chance of hitting earth.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has been a source of consternation because it carries an uncommonly high risk of colliding into Earth. It's the most hazardous space rock detected since astronomers first ...
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Newly discovered asteroid now has a slightly higher risk of hitting Earth
If this asteroid follows the pattern of other near-Earth asteroids after their discovery, the chances of impact will rise and then fall, according to the agency. For example, the asteroid Apophis ...
NASA’s New Asteroid Hunter Takes a Big Step Toward Protecting Earth
NASA’s NEO Surveyor has passed its critical design review, clearing the way for construction and testing. This infrared ...
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1-in-83 chance: NASA keeps an eye on an asteroid already close to Earth
About 150 m wide, it is an Apollo group asteroid, a category of near-Earth asteroids that could hit our planet. Its composition is still being analyzed, but initial data indicate that the asteroid is ...