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How NASA Plans To Stop ‘City-Killer’ Asteroid

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International space agencies, including NASA, are tracking asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a small but concerning chance of striking Earth in 2032. Named the ‘city-killer,’ the space rock measuring 130 to 300 feet wide, may cause a catastrophe if it impacts a densely populated area. Bruce Betts, chief scientist at The Planetary Society, warned of … Read more

Asteroid 2024 YR4 Has a Small but Notable Chance of Earth Impact in 2032

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A newly detected asteroid, named 2024 YR4, has been observed by NASA scientists, carrying a 1.2 percent probability of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. The asteroid, estimated to be around 55 metres in diameter, has been tracked since its discovery on December 27, 2024, through the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System. While the … Read more