ASTEROID DEFLECTION

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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

Asteroid Deflection: Unexpected Lessons from NASA's DART Mission

In 2022, NASA achieved a groundbreaking feat by crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid called Dimorphos. The goal was to see if they could change the asteroid's path. The mission, named DART, was a success in shifting the asteroid's orbit. However, new findings show that the impact had more complex

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Sep 16 2025SCIENCE

A Giant Space Rock's Close Shave with Earth: What You Need to Know

A massive asteroid, about the size of a skyscraper, is set to pass by Earth this week. Don't worry, it's not going to hit us. Scientists initially thought it might be a problem in the future, but now they're sure it's safe. This space rock, named 2025 FA22, is quite large. It's between 427 and 951

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Mar 18 2025SCIENCE

Astronomers Turn Near-Miss Asteroid Into a Science Opportunity

Astronomers have a new target for exploration: asteroid 2024 YR4. This asteroid, once thought to be a potential threat, is now seen as a golden opportunity for scientific discovery. It was first spotted in December 2024. It is not very large, measuring between 130 to 300 feet (40 to 90 meters) ac

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Watch out! A Space Rock Nears Earth in 2032

Imagine this: a space rock named 2024 YR4 is cruising through the cosmos, and scientists have recently updated its chances of hitting Earth in 2032. The odds might seem a bit alarming at first. The new calculations suggest a 1-in-43 chance of impact. But before you start worrying, let's dive into th

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

A Space Rock is Coming! But Don't Panic

There’s a new space traveling friend that scientists have just spotted. This asteroid, named 2024 YR4, is about the size of a large building, measuring somewhere between 40 and 100 meters. This space visitor is cruising through the universe at an astonishing speed of approximately 38, 028 miles per

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