Chances of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade has nearly doubled, NASA says
The chances of an asteroid striking Earth within the next decade has doubled in a matter of weeks, according to NASA ...
Yes, the odds of an asteroid striking Earth have doubled. No, you don't need to worry
At the end of 2024, astronomers detected an asteroid in the night sky. It was given the designation Y, since it was ...
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What would happen if the OSIRIS-REx asteroid Bennu smashed into Earth in 2182?
Engaging articles, breathtaking images and expert knowledge Issues delivered straight to your door What would happen if Earth ...
Here are the chances that a newly observed asteroid could hit Earth in 2032
An asteroid first observed in late December 2024 is on track to pass by or collide with Earth in December 2032.
Astronomers predict that the asteroid, 2024 YR, has a 1-in-43 chance of hitting earth in 2032
In a rare "time-critical" decision, the James Webb Space Telescope will study the true size of the "potentially hazardous" ...
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China builds 'planetary defence' team as concerns grow over 2024 YR4 asteroid
A Chinese defence agency is recruiting space researchers following the discovery of a large asteroid with a 2.2 per cent ...
NASA issues 'emergency' update on city-killer asteroid
Scientists will be able to use the James Webb Space Telescope to help them build a better understanding of Asteroid 2024 YR4.
NASA makes 'emergency' decision as chances of 'city-destroying' asteroid hitting Earth are increased to 1-in-43
As the chances of the 'city-killing' asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth increase, the world's space agencies have made a rare emergency decision.
James Webb to join observations of asteroid that could strike Earth in 2032
The James Webb Space Telescope will be helping to track asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 2.3% chance of impacting Earth in 2032.
Nasa makes emergency decision on huge asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
Astronomers have opened up the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to foreign scientists to determine how much damage the ...
Asteroid headed towards Earth might smash into the Moon, scientists say
Nasa’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies, or Cneos, reviewed the trajectory of the asteroid 2024 YR4 and found that its odds of striking the planet in 2032 doubled to 2.3 per cent up from about 1 ...
NASA makes emergency decision over ‘city-killer’ asteroid heading for Earth
NASA is making emergency preparations to deal with a ‘city-killing’ asteroid after the odds of it smashing into Earth ...