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Newly spotted asteroid has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032

First spotted last month by a telescope in Chile, the near-Earth asteroid — designated 2024 YR4 — is estimated to be 130 to 330 feet (40 to 100 meters) across.

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An asteroid with a tiny chance of striking Earth in 2032 is triggering planetary defense planning

YR4 might force NASA to plan the first-ever space mission to push an asteroid away from Earth. Most likely, though, it's a non-threat.

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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 Roadster and its driver "Starman," which were launched into space in 2018.

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Samples recovered from billions-year-old asteroid could shine light on the start of life on Earth

NASA scientists have discovered organic content in the samples recovered from the asteroid Bennu, which points back to the start of our solar system.

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NASA’s returned Bennu asteroid samples contain the building blocks for life

NASA's findings provide the strongest evidence yet that asteroids may have planted the seeds of life on Earth and that these ingredients were mingling with water almost right from the start.

The Washington Post · 1d

Scientists find life-friendly molecules in NASA’s asteroid samples

Molecules friendly to life have been found in samples of the asteroid Bennu, which NASA collected with a robotic probe five years ago.

Everyone’s talking about a new asteroid heading towards Earth, but is it a threat?

Astronomers are closely monitoring Asteroid 2024 YR4 as it heads towards Earth. Should we be worried about it? Here's what ...

Agencies plan for near-Earth asteroid’s close encounter in 2032

Astronomers confirmed the object as a near-Earth asteroid, and catalogued it as 2024 YR4. But additional calculations soon ...

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NASA Tracking Truck-Sized Asteroid Approaching Earth

NASA is tracking a truck-sized asteroid which is set to hurtle by Earth today at many times the velocity of a speeding bullet ...

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VIDEO: King County sets record for digital book borrowing

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How Des Moines Airport prepares for emergencies

Tulsi Gabbard receives a round of applause upon the conclusion of her hearing Newly discovered near-Earth asteroid isn't an ...

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NASA, SpaceX, and India Propel Humanity's Cosmic Journey

NASA is set to collaborate with SpaceX to return astronauts from the ISS amidst plans for further cosmic exploration. Samples ...

Trump reportedly wants some space from Elon Musk. He may have found a solution.

Following reports that Musk has overstayed his welcome in the president’s inner circle, Trump asks the billionaire to “go get” two stranded astronauts.

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Former addict finds redemption with help from ministry

The Rays want to continue spreading hope, but funds have become tight. They have been traveling to Murfreesboro, taking ...

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