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We now know the shape of notorious asteroid 2024 YR4 that dominated headlines recently — it's probably 'suburban,' too
"We are a bit surprised about its origin in the central main asteroid belt, which is a location in the asteroid belt that we ...
New observations show the asteroid that won’t hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey puck
The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck ...
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It’s building-sized — NASA spots asteroid getting closer to Earth
NASA detects a building-sized asteroid approaching Earth. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope turned its watchful eye to ...
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NASA Just Spotted a “Building-Sized” Asteroid— Webb Revealed Its Secrets
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured detailed data on asteroid 2024 YR4, a 200-foot-wide near-Earth object once ...
Chance of ‘city-killer’ asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the moon DOUBLES – & it could have terrifying consequences for Earth
THE odds of a “city killer” asteroid that once threatened Earth instead smashing into the moon have just doubled. YR4 was feared to be on a deadly collision course with our planet, ...
In Alabama, NASA's annual rover vehicle challenge drives inspiration for moon, beyond
NASA will kick off its 31st annual Rover Competition this week in Alabama, giving students from around the world a chance to ...
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Hawaiʻi telescopes spot asteroid that could slam into the Moon: 8 things to know
Astronomers at W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea have uncovered new insights about 2024 YR4. This is an Earth-crossing asteroid first spotted in December 2024.
Scientists think 'city killer' asteroid could now hit the moon
An asteroid that could be up to 220 feet wide will now miss Earth - but the chances of the space rock slamming into the moon ...