An asteroid could collide with Earth: What could happen, and should we worry?
An asteroid becomes a meteorite when it travels to Earth from a nearby orbit or the outer solar system and collides with Earth, according to the United States Geological Survey. Small asteroids ...
Earth receives its first laser message from deep space; here's what it means
In a groundbreaking achievement, NASA successfully sent a laser message from the Psyche spacecraft to Earth, spanning 16 ...
NASA discovers new asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032. Here's what you need to know.
NASA officials have discovered a new asteroid that has a small chance of hitting Earth in December 2032. The near-Earth asteroid has been named 2024 YR4 and is estimated to be 40 to 90 meters wide.
Chilling animations depict effect ‘city-killer’ asteroid would have on Earth — as experts warn moon also in danger
Chilling animations depict the apocalyptic impact that “city-killer” asteroid YR4 2024 could have if it did hit Earth — while astronomers warn that the moon could be in the line of fire as well.
An asteroid could hit Earth in 2032. Here’s why experts say do not panic.
YR4 has a roughly 2 percent chance of hitting Earth in 2032, and “is large enough to cause localized damage,” NASA says.
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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Asteroid alert
Where things stand: The chances of the asteroid hitting Earth currently stand at 2.1%, or about 1 in 47, and could fall to ...
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 2024 YR4 has non-zero chance of colliding with earth in 2032: What to know
The asteroid, dubbed 2024 YR4, has a 2.3% chance of colliding with Earth on Dec. 22, 2032, according to a NASA update on Feb.
Will an asteroid collide with Earth? How the Webb telescope will track 2024 YR4
The $10 billion orbiting observatory will give astronomers a better sense of the near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4's size and ...
NASA says that, yes, an asteroid buzzing by in 2032 could hit Earth
While NASA says the chances of a collision with Earth are “extremely low,” the probability has been increasing since the space rock was discovered weeks ago.