There's a small chance an asteroid could hit Earth within the next decade, says NASA
A large asteroid could be heading toward Earth within the next decade, and there's a small chance it could strike the planet, according to NASA.
An asteroid with a tiny chance of striking Earth in 2032 is triggering planetary defense planning
YR4 might force NASA to plan the first-ever space mission to push an asteroid away from Earth. Most likely, though, it's a ...
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It’s not sci-fi: Americans support asteroid defense spending
On paper, planetary defense is one of the easier ... Its 2023 survey revealed that “monitor asteroids, other objects that could hit Earth” came in at number one, with 60 percent of respondents ...
NASA’s NEO Surveyor Takes First Steps Toward Saving Earth From Asteroids
Slated for a 2027 launch, NASA's NEO Surveyor mission is advancing through critical testing phases to enhance our planetary ...