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Scientists eye nuclear options as asteroid barrels toward moon

Such a collision could have devastating consequences for satellites and astronauts in space, prompting a group of scientists ...

NASA Tracking Bus-Sized Asteroid Approaching Earth Today

According to NASA, “Asteroid 2024 YR4 is now too far away to observe with either space or ground-based telescopes. The space ...

NASA 'considering blowing up' asteroid before potential Moon crash in seven years

NASA could soon trial a new defence strategy to prevent a giant asteroid hurtling towards the Moon and posing a huge risk to astronauts. It comes after NASA intentionally used a spacecraft to bump ...
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We could nuke 'city killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 before it hits the moon — if we act fast, new study warns

The potential 'city killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 has a small chance of hitting the moon in 2032. In a new paper, scientists ...

Asteroid 2024 YR4: NASA proposes 'blowing up' hazardous space rock to protect moon and satellites

Astronomers are observing asteroid 2024 YR4. It may hit the Moon in 2032. A lunar impact could send debris toward Earth. This ...

Massive asteroid bigger than a skyscraper heading toward Earth at 24,000 mph

Asteroid 2025 FA22, measuring up to 951 feet across, will make a close approach to Earth early Thursday according to NASA ...
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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 ...

Will an asteroid hit the moon in 2032? What scientists are saying

An asteroid has a slight chance of hitting the moon in 2032. Here's what to know about 2024 YR4 and a way to stop that.

NASA tracks a giant 520-foot asteroid flying past Earth today at high speed

NASA confirmed the asteroid will fly past Earth today. It measures about 520 feet wide and moves fast. Its speed is 24,127 ...
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If An Asteroid Were Headed For Earth, Would We Be Ready?

Sooner or later, a sizable asteroid could impact a populated area on Earth. How is the US, and the world, preparing?

NASA Asteroid: Will scientists use nuclear explosions to deflect 2024 YR4? Mission timeline and when will it hit the Earth

New findings involving NASA researchers indicate that humanity may have to consider far more drastic measures to shield itself from potential cosmic dangers, including the deployment of nuclear ...

A massive 420-foot asteroid to zoom past Earth today at high speed, NASA confirms

NASA has confirmed asteroid 2018 QT1 is travelling fast. The rock is about 420 feet wide and moves at 28,302 miles per hour.