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Asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit Earth in 2032

The Associated Press on MSN · 11h

Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 and how scientists keep track

Scientists say the threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks, as the world's telescopes rush to track its course.

CBS News · 21h

An asteroid could hit Earth in 2032, NASA says. Here's what to know about the potential "city killer."

"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.

The Washington Post on MSN · 19h

An asteroid could hit Earth in 2032. Here’s why experts say do not panic.

YR4 has a roughly 2 percent chance of hitting Earth in 2032, and “is large enough to cause localized damage,” NASA says.

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What to know about the asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032

We asked experts at NASA and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology what scientists know about the asteroid that could ...

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China Sets Up 'Planetary Defense' Unit Over 2032 Asteroid Threat

YR4 has a small chance of hitting Earth in 2032, and China is preparing to deter it by mirroring a U.S. space test.

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What would happen if the OSIRIS-REx asteroid Bennu smashed into Earth in 2182?

Engaging articles, breathtaking images and expert knowledge Issues delivered straight to your door What would happen if Earth ...

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Risk of football pitch-sized asteroid hitting Earth doubles in a week

The risk of an asteroid hitting Earth has doubled in a week but there are no plans yet to build a spacecraft to deflect the ...

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Astronomers briefly thought Elon Musk’s car was an asteroid. Here’s why that points to a broader problem

Astronomers mistook a car SpaceX blasted into space years ago as an asteroid. The brief mix-up highlights the sometimes ...

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