NASA must nuke doomsday asteroid to prevent catastrophe

After mulling several different solutions, scientists have devised an unconventional method to stop the “city killer” space rock from hitting the moon — by blowing it up with nukes.
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'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis will fly by Earth in April 2029 — and these 3 space probes will be watching

Apophis will zoom safely past the Earth closer than the orbits of geosynchronous satellites on April 13, 2029. As well as the ...

Once-in-a-millennium mega asteroid will be visible to BILLIONS without any equipment

A ONCE-in-a-millennium mega asteroid will be visible to billions without the need for any equipment as it glides past Earth.
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'Once-in-a-millennium' event: Approach of 'potentially hazardous' asteroid Apophis will be visible to the naked eye

In 2029, asteroid Apophis will skim safely past Earth, where it will be visible to billions. For scientists, it's a once-in-a ...
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2 billion people will be able to see 'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis when it buzzes Earth in April 2029

"This is four times more people than saw Neil Armstrong walk on the moon. Think about what a world event this is going to be.
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NASA: Asteroid to pass close Earth on September 18

According to NASA, an asteroid the size of a 50-storey building will make a close approach to Earth this week.The rock known ...

An Asteroid Could Smash Into the Moon in 2032. Here’s Why We Should Destroy It

Asteroid 2024 YR4 currently has a 4% chance of smashing into the Moon in about seven years. Astronomers are already working ...