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NASA, Earth and asteroid

Live Science on MSN · 1d

In emergency decision, James Webb telescope will study 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 before its close approach to Earth

In a rare "time-critical" decision, the James Webb Space Telescope will study the true size of the "potentially hazardous" asteroid 2024 YR4 twice over the next few months. The asteroid has a roughly 2.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

NASA to study "city-killer" asteroid as odds of hitting Earth go up

Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of striking Earth in 2032.

NASA’s Webb Telescope To Scan Asteroid Threatening To Hit Earth

Humanity's most powerful eye on space will be closely examining asteroid 2024 YR4 in the coming weeks and months.

China, Asteroid

Qonversations on MSN · 1d

China mobilises planetary defence team as 2024 YR4 asteroid raises global alarm

In response to growing concerns regarding the 2024 YR4 asteroid, the Chinese defence agency has established a dedicated planetary defence team. Following an update from the European Space Agency (ESA),

Newsweek on MSN · 3h

China Sets Up 'Planetary Defense' Unit Over 2032 Asteroid Threat

YR4 has a small chance of hitting Earth in 2032, and China is preparing to deter it by mirroring a U.S. space test.

Wales Online on MSN · 1h

China creates planetary defence team as huge asteroid is coming

China is putting together a planetary defence team after scientists spotted a huge asteroid heading towards the Earth. NASA and the European Space Agency have put asteroid 2024 YR4 at the top of the threat list after the odds of it hitting the Earth were found to be 1 in 43.

Live Science on MSN12d

Newly discovered near-Earth asteroid isn't an asteroid at all — it's Elon Musk's trashed Tesla

Astronomers have retracted the discovery of a new asteroid after realizing the object was the remains of Elon Musk's Tesla ...

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Scientists track asteroid that has a chance of crashing into Earth in 2032

Scientists are using the James Webb Telescope to study Asteroid 2024 YR4 which has a chance of hitting Earth in 2032 ...

Space in 2025: What to Expect

As we move into 2025, the field of space exploration is buzzing with exciting missions, new technologies, and a renewed focus ...

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Life’s building blocks discovered in asteroid dust

This week, explore what lurks in asteroid dust, marvel at the world’s largest beaded burial, discover an elusive creature ...

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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.

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Chances of 'country-killer' asteroid hitting Earth increased to 1 in 43

The chances of an asteroid hitting the Earth with enough force to destroy a small country have been increased to 1 in 43.

Inquirer on MSN12d

Life's 'basic building blocks' found in asteroid samples

Pristine samples of the asteroid Bennu transported to Earth contain the "basic building blocks" for life, shedding new light ...

The Mirror US on MSN3h

NASA rallies and makes urgent decision to tackle asteroid hurtling towards Earth

The asteroid dubbed 2024 YR4 has the highest Earth collision probability ever recorded on the European Space Agency's scale, ...

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