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Moon-Shot Magic: Intuitive Machines’ Athena Takes Cosmic Leap

Intuitive Machines launched the Athena lunar lander from Kennedy Space Center at 7:16 p.m. Eastern, aiming for the moon’s south pole, Mons Mouton. Athena carries the NASA PRIME-1 experiment to explore potential water ice, critical for future lunar habitation. The lander includes

27 February 2025

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Skyscraper-Sized Asteroid Could Threaten Earth in 2032 — But Don’t Panic Yet

A significant asteroid, 2024 YR4, has a 1% chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. The asteroid measures between 130 and 300 feet wide and was detected on December 27, 2024. It is listed on NASA’s Sentry risk list, indicating

31 January 2025

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NASA Discovers Asteroid That Could Hit Earth in 2032—But Here’s the Good News

NASA’s detection technology identified asteroid 2024 YR4 with a 1.4% chance of colliding with Earth in 2032. There is a reassuring 98.6% probability that the asteroid will miss Earth. The asteroid measures between 130 and 300 feet wide and could cause regional

31 January 2025

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Could This Giant Asteroid Spell Doom for Earth in 2032?

The asteroid 2024 YR4 is potentially headed towards Earth, with a possible collision date of December 22, 2032. Its size ranges from 130 to 300 feet, posing a notable threat if it were to impact. There is currently a 1 in 83

31 January 2025

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Will an Asteroid Strike Earth? What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Space Threat

The asteroid 2024 GU4 poses a potential threat to Earth in 2031, with a size comparable to the Statue of Liberty. In case of impact, the explosion could affect areas up to 50 kilometers from the landing site. Despite low probabilities of

31 January 2025

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Astonishing Discovery: Massive Asteroid Could Threaten Earth by 2032

Asteroid 2024 YR4, nearly 200 feet wide, is on a predicted collision course near Earth. It was discovered on December 25, 2023, by the Catalina Sky Survey. Currently rated level three on the Torino scale, it has the highest impact probability among

31 January 2025

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Is Earth in Danger? Meet the Asteroid That Might Strike in 2032

Astronomers identified asteroid 2024 YR4 with a potential collision date of December 22, 2032. The asteroid has a 1-in-77 chance of impacting Earth, but a 76% likelihood it will miss. Understanding and monitoring such space objects is crucial due to the uncertainties

31 January 2025

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Brace Yourself: Asteroid 2024 YR4 Could Approach Earth in 2032

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a one percent chance of impacting Earth, with its first observation on December 27, 2024. This asteroid measures between 130 to 300 feet wide and is being closely monitored by NASA and the European Space Agency. A potential

31 January 2025

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Asteroid Alert: Will This Space Rock Threaten Earth in 2032?

An asteroid named 2023 BU has a small collision probability with Earth in 2032, roughly 1 in 1,800. This asteroid, comparable in size to a large building, captures the interest of scientists and stargazers. There is no immediate alarm, but experts are

30 January 2025

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Brace Yourself: A Potentially Dangerous Asteroid Could Hit Earth in 2032

Astronomers have identified asteroid 2024 YR4 as a potential threat to Earth. The asteroid is currently 44 million kilometers away and traveling at 13.5 km/s. With a diameter of approximately 60 meters, it ranks high on the Torino impact scale. It could

29 January 2025

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A Young Mind is Naming an Asteroid! Who Knew It Could Be So Exciting?

Meet Daksh Malik, a remarkable 14-year-old student from Noida’s Shiv Nadar School, who has achieved an extraordinary feat recognized by NASA. This young space enthusiast was recently given the exciting opportunity to name an asteroid after he played a key role in

27 January 2025