#planetary-defense

#planetary-defense

NASA is monitoring three asteroids closely approaching Earth, with none posing a danger or threat.

Scientists continue monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 after determining its size with the James Webb Space Telescope, ensuring preparedness against potential threats.

Planetary defense against asteroids is a serious and pressing issue, requiring global collaboration to prevent potential catastrophic impacts.

A massive 'Christmas Eve asteroid' will safely skim past Earth at 14,743 mph, with no chance of collision.

NASA reassured that asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a negligible threat to Earth with a 99.9961% chance of safe passage.

The asteroid 2024 YR4, initially a collision concern, now has a negligible 0.0017% chance of impacting Earth.

A recently spotted asteroid has a low 1.3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032; experts advise calm and emphasize tracking efforts.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 faces a slightly increased collision risk with Earth, but remains unlikely to pose a serious threat.

A hypothetical scenario tested by NASA involved planning for a potential asteroid impact with a 72% chance of hitting Earth in 14 years.

Hera's mission will provide crucial data on asteroids in efforts to protect Earth from potential threats.

NASA decommissioned the NEOWISE spacecraft, which identified 400 near-Earth objects over its extended 15-year mission, marking a significant milestone in planetary defense.

The asteroid YR4 has a 2.1% chance of impacting Earth, currently rated a 3 on the Torino scale.

NASA's annual exercise emphasizes the importance of asteroid threat scenarios and the challenges in detecting and addressing potential impacts on Earth.

ESA initiated mission to intercept asteroid Apophis within 32,000km of Earth in 2029.

ESA's Hera mission prepares to investigate impact on asteroid to develop asteroid deflection systems.