NASA plotting how to destroy ‘city-killer’ astroid that has 1.5% chance of hitting Earth — here’s how it would work
NASA is on high alert for a “city-killer” asteroid that’s headed toward Earth — cuz they don’t wanna miss a thing. The ...
The chances of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 have changed. But what’s the risk, really?
On Tuesday, astronomers reported that 2024 YR4’s probability of colliding with Earth increased to approximately 3%, which is ...
An asteroid could hit Earth in 2032, NASA says. Here's what to know about the potential "city killer."
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," ...
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Nuclear weapon could be used to defend Earth from asteroid 2024 YR4, astronomer says
A nuclear weapon could potentially be sent into space to deflect an asteroid heading Earth's way, an astronomer has told Sky News. Dr David Whitehouse said the measure could be taken against a ...
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Where's Bruce Willis when we need him? Asteroid discovery raises concerns: Are we on the brink of our own 'Armageddon'?
This rating indicates that the asteroid "merits attention by astronomers" due to its calculated risk. Scientists are monitoring an asteroid that has a chance - albeit small - of hitting Earth.
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How an ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the moon
(AP) — New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the moon billions of years ... U.S. and British scientists used photos and data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to map the area ...
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Good news for Earth: Newly discovered asteroid has a tiny chance of impacting the planet
Astronomy doesn’t stop. On Christmas Day 2024 researchers made a significant discovery with the identification of a 196-foot asteroid hurtling towards earth. The space rock is currently around ...
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Will asteroid YR4 collide with Earth in December 2032?
Is an asteroid set to collide with Earth in 2032? Scientists from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) say they have spotted a space rock that could smash into the Earth. While the ...
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Asteroid the size of the Statue of Liberty sparks global defence plan as it heads towards Earth
A newly-discovered 100 metre wide asteroid heading towards Earth has triggered a planetary defence response group. Spotted last month by a telescope in Chile, the near-Earth asteroid - designated ...