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Brian Cox labels asteroid an ‘experiment’ for humanity as its chances of hitting Earth double
Professor Brian Cox has suggested an asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032 is an "experiment" from the universe for humanity.
Don’t panic, but an asteroid has a 1.9% chance of hitting Earth in 2032
The asteroid warning network is affiliated with the United Nations. Officials activate the IAWN when an asteroid bigger than 10 meters has a greater than 1 percent chance of striking Earth within the next 20 years. The risk of 2024 YR4 meets this threshold.
Scientists taking 'active measures' for asteroid with slight chance of hitting earth.
YR4 has just above a 1% chance of crashing into Earth in 2032, which is why astronomers and space agencies are paying attention to it.
UN monitors asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth
UN planetary defence organisations are closely monitoring an asteroid that has a tiny risk of hitting the Earth. The European Space Agency (ESA) has said that it has an almost 99% chance of safely passing Earth on 22 December 2032, but a possible impact "cannot yet be entirely ruled out".
Why the Odds of an Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Keep Going Up (and Down)
NASA and European scientists explain how they calculate the probability of the space rock 2024 YR4 impacting our planet, and why it’s not yet time to worry.
Chance of 2032 asteroid strike have increased. Why scientists say not to worry
The near-earth object first discovered in 2024 has stirred up conversation on social media because of the potential for an impact.
Chances of a big asteroid strike on Earth just doubled. Here’s why you shouldn’t be too worried.
By comparison, the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs and 70% of all other animal species on Earth around 65 million years ago was roughly 6 to 9 miles wide. Other notable impact events include one in 1908,
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Building Blocks Of Life Found On Asteroid Bennu
Early analysis of asteroid samples from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission show the residue of an icy brine, and a soup of amino acids ...
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A NASA spacecraft scooped rubble from an asteroid. Here's what was inside
Scientists have finally had a close look at the rubble collected by a spacecraft from the asteroid Bennu. Here's what they ...
‘It is a real danger’ says astronomy expert as giant asteroid could WIPE out Ireland with major earthquakes and tsunamis
AN astronomy expert has warned that a giant asteroid could wipe out Ireland with major earthquakes and tsunamis, saying: “It’s a real danger.” David Moore from Astronomy Ireland ...
NASA predicts potential 'city-killer' asteroid strike in 2032. How bad could it be and can we prevent it?
Scientists warn that an asteroid named 2024 YR4 might hit Earth on December 2, 2032. The chances are now 2.3%. The impact ...
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Mystery asteroid revealed: It’s Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster cruising through space
Musk launched his personal Tesla Roadster into space on February 6, 2018, as a test payload for the Falcon Heavy rocket.
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'Unanticipated discovery': NASA scientists detail findings from asteroid that landed in Utah
Samples from the asteroid Bennu, which landed in Utah's west desert in September 2023, could suggest rocks carrying an ...