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New NASA imagery shows large asteroid that could impact Earth in 2032
A recently released animation shows a new look at a large asteroid that has a small, but significant, chance of impacting planet Earth in seven years.
An asteroid could collide with Earth: What could happen if it hits, and should we worry?
An asteroid could hit Earth, but scientists are continuing to gather data to understand its trajectory and potential impact to Earth.
Odds Of Disneyland-Sized Asteroid Hitting Earth Just Went Up
Astronomers have upped the odds of an asteroid called 2024 YR4 striking Earth, albeit in 2032, but warn that it will most likely soon be downgraded, and miss Earth.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 on NASA's Radar: What Is Near Earth Objects (NEOs)?
NASA and ESA monitor asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 1.2% chance of impacting Earth in 2032. Learn about Near-Earth Objects (NEOs), their risks, and planetary defense strategies.
NASA: Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a chance of hitting Earth, scientists actively monitoring
Experts are tracking asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 1.2% chance of impacting Earth in 2032. Observations continue to refine its path.
NASA spotted a big asteroid that may hit Earth — what you should know
It's actually good news that NASA spotted a sizable asteroid with a (small) chance of hitting Earth in 2032. It means our asteroid-sleuthing telescopes are working.
NASA Raises the Risk of 2024 YR4 Impacting Earth on December 22, 2032
NASA calculates a 2.3% chance of the asteroid, over 50 meters in size, impacting our planet. The Space Agency and NASA have recalculated their predictions, and the chances of the asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth on December 22,
Astronomers say asteroid’s chances of hitting Earth in 2032 higher
Astronomers have significantly increased the odds of a giant asteroid hitting the earth by 2032. The giant asteroid, measuring up to 300ft (90 metres), is said to be currently hurtling towards Earth.
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NASA satellites catch Earth's magnetic field making music
Scientists measured a chorus wave emerging from an unexpected place, and confirmed a key piece of a theory about how these ...
NASA's warning as chances of major asteroid collision in seven years increase again
NASA has revealed that the chances of the city-destroying asteroid known as '2024 YR4' hitting Earth when it passes by in 2032 have increased.
'Stranded' NASA astronaut Suni Williams photographed from Earth during record-breaking spacewalk. Can you spot her?
A photographer on Earth has captured an incredible telescope image of NASA astronaut Suni Williams outside of the ...
NASA Tracking Three Vehicle-Sized Asteroids Nearing Earth Today
The closest of the asteroids to us—estimated to be about the size of a car—is whizzing through space at 27,358 miles per hour ...
Near-Earth asteroid Bennu could hit Earth in 157 years and set off a global ‘impact winter,’ study says
Near-Earth asteroid Bennu has a slim chance of colliding with Earth in 2182. If it does, the impact could trigger a global ...
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Private FLIP moon rover replaces NASA's cancelled VIPER on 2025 lunar south pole mission
Griffin's upcoming debut will be the second lunar mission for Astrobotic. The company's smaller Peregrine moon lander ...
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NASA warns Hawking's 'gigantic ball of fire' prediction could destroy Earth sooner than expected
Two weeks before his death in 2018, Stephen Hawking issued a chilling warning about the future of Earth, and now NASA has ...
NASA raises the alert: new calculations place the Bernabeu-sized meteorite closer to Earth
The fear of a collision between Earth and a meteorite is growing. The European Space Agency (ESA), in constant collaboration with the US agency (NASA), is still trying to gather as ...