Chances of 'city-killing' asteroid smashing into Earth increase AGAINNASA warns of a 3.1% chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth in 2032, increasing concerns over city-level destruction.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 now unlikely to hit Earth - but scientists are ready for future threatsAsteroid 2024 YR4's impact risk has been reduced from 3.1% to 1.5%, with hopes it will drop below 1% soon.
Fearless James Webb Telescope Stares Down "City Killer" Asteroid That Had Been Feared to Strike EarthScientists continue monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 after determining its size with the James Webb Space Telescope, ensuring preparedness against potential threats.
We're So Screwed, Even That "City Killer" Asteroid Doesn't Want to Destroy Earth AnymoreNASA downgraded the impact risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 to 0.004%, indicating no significant threat to Earth this century.
Chances of 'city-killing' asteroid smashing into Earth increase AGAINNASA warns of a 3.1% chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth in 2032, increasing concerns over city-level destruction.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 now unlikely to hit Earth - but scientists are ready for future threatsAsteroid 2024 YR4's impact risk has been reduced from 3.1% to 1.5%, with hopes it will drop below 1% soon.
Fearless James Webb Telescope Stares Down "City Killer" Asteroid That Had Been Feared to Strike EarthScientists continue monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 after determining its size with the James Webb Space Telescope, ensuring preparedness against potential threats.
We're So Screwed, Even That "City Killer" Asteroid Doesn't Want to Destroy Earth AnymoreNASA downgraded the impact risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 to 0.004%, indicating no significant threat to Earth this century.
Scientists finally declare Earth safe from newly discovered asteroidEarth is safe from asteroid 2024 YR4, but it may still impact the Moon.
Risk of large asteroid striking Earth falls to 1.5% DW 02/20/2025The risk of a potentially city-destroying asteroid hitting Earth has significantly decreased.
NASA shares new video of asteroid and updates chance it will hit EarthNASA has reduced the collision risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 with Earth to 1.5% following new observations.
Moment 'planet-killing' asteroids skim past Earth is captured by NASANASA tracked and imaged 'planet-killing' asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21 using the Goldstone Solar System Radar.Asteroid 2024 MK, identified 13 days before its closest approach, passed within 184,000 miles of Earth, prompting calls for improved detection capabilities.
Experts reveal how to save Earth from catastrophic asteroid collisionA new equation may help detect killer asteroids through gravitational bending of light, enhancing planetary defense efforts.
Debris From When NASA Smashed Asteroid Appears to Be Headed Back Toward EarthNASA's DART mission demonstrated humanity's capability to redirect threatening asteroids, resulting in potential man-made meteor showers without danger to Earth.
Scientists finally declare Earth safe from newly discovered asteroidEarth is safe from asteroid 2024 YR4, but it may still impact the Moon.
Risk of large asteroid striking Earth falls to 1.5% DW 02/20/2025The risk of a potentially city-destroying asteroid hitting Earth has significantly decreased.
NASA shares new video of asteroid and updates chance it will hit EarthNASA has reduced the collision risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 with Earth to 1.5% following new observations.
Moment 'planet-killing' asteroids skim past Earth is captured by NASANASA tracked and imaged 'planet-killing' asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21 using the Goldstone Solar System Radar.Asteroid 2024 MK, identified 13 days before its closest approach, passed within 184,000 miles of Earth, prompting calls for improved detection capabilities.
Experts reveal how to save Earth from catastrophic asteroid collisionA new equation may help detect killer asteroids through gravitational bending of light, enhancing planetary defense efforts.
Debris From When NASA Smashed Asteroid Appears to Be Headed Back Toward EarthNASA's DART mission demonstrated humanity's capability to redirect threatening asteroids, resulting in potential man-made meteor showers without danger to Earth.
China opens recruitment for planetary defence force' amid fears of asteroid hitting EarthChina is recruiting for a planetary defense force amid rising asteroid impact risks.
Asteroid headed toward Earth? NASA simulation explores how the nation might respondThe importance of preparing for potential asteroid threats through table-top simulations and drills.
The asteroid hunters: how new technology will help save Earth from a catastrophic collisionA small asteroid recently went unnoticed before impacting Earth harmlessly, underscoring the ongoing need for planetary defense against larger threats.
Asteroid's chances of hitting Earth in 2032 just got higher but don't panicThe risk of asteroid 2024 YR striking Earth is currently elevated but new data may reduce this threat to virtually zero.
JWST sighting of decameter main-belt asteroids and view on meteorite sourcesAsteroid detection is crucial for planetary defense against potential Earth impacts.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 Could Strike Earth, Researchers Say, But the Odds are SmallA recently spotted asteroid has a low 1.3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032; experts advise calm and emphasize tracking efforts.
Asteroid headed toward Earth? NASA simulation explores how the nation might respondThe importance of preparing for potential asteroid threats through table-top simulations and drills.
The asteroid hunters: how new technology will help save Earth from a catastrophic collisionA small asteroid recently went unnoticed before impacting Earth harmlessly, underscoring the ongoing need for planetary defense against larger threats.
Asteroid's chances of hitting Earth in 2032 just got higher but don't panicThe risk of asteroid 2024 YR striking Earth is currently elevated but new data may reduce this threat to virtually zero.
JWST sighting of decameter main-belt asteroids and view on meteorite sourcesAsteroid detection is crucial for planetary defense against potential Earth impacts.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 Could Strike Earth, Researchers Say, But the Odds are SmallA recently spotted asteroid has a low 1.3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032; experts advise calm and emphasize tracking efforts.
What Did NASA's DART Mission Really Do To That Asteroid? We Are About To Find OutHera's mission aims to gather critical data on asteroid deflection efforts following NASA's DART impact, potentially safeguarding Earth from future asteroid threats.
Scientists demonstrate X-rays for asteroid defenseX-rays can deflect asteroids by vaporizing surface material, a potential breakthrough for planetary defense.
Smashing into an asteroid shows researchers how to better protect EarthA spacecraft successfully slammed into an asteroid as part of a deflection mission, demonstrating the concept of planetary defense using kinetic impactors.
Scientists set sights on asteroid larger than Eiffel Tower as it skims past EarthScientists plan to study asteroid 99942 Apophis during its close encounter in 2029 to enhance defense against potential impacts.
How AI can let you speak with spaceHera Space Companion AI enhances engagement with spacecraft data, marking a significant step in public involvement in space exploration.
From planets to black holes, we look at the oddities of spaceExploration of the universe and advancements in space travel are rapidly evolving, with both scientific and commercial interests pushing the boundaries of human exploration.
What Did NASA's DART Mission Really Do To That Asteroid? We Are About To Find OutHera's mission aims to gather critical data on asteroid deflection efforts following NASA's DART impact, potentially safeguarding Earth from future asteroid threats.
Scientists demonstrate X-rays for asteroid defenseX-rays can deflect asteroids by vaporizing surface material, a potential breakthrough for planetary defense.
Smashing into an asteroid shows researchers how to better protect EarthA spacecraft successfully slammed into an asteroid as part of a deflection mission, demonstrating the concept of planetary defense using kinetic impactors.
Scientists set sights on asteroid larger than Eiffel Tower as it skims past EarthScientists plan to study asteroid 99942 Apophis during its close encounter in 2029 to enhance defense against potential impacts.
How AI can let you speak with spaceHera Space Companion AI enhances engagement with spacecraft data, marking a significant step in public involvement in space exploration.
From planets to black holes, we look at the oddities of spaceExploration of the universe and advancements in space travel are rapidly evolving, with both scientific and commercial interests pushing the boundaries of human exploration.
Europe Deploys Spacecraft to Investigate Extraterrestrial "Crash Scene"Hera mission aims to analyze the aftermath of NASA's DART impact on asteroid Dimorphos to enhance planetary defense knowledge.
Can Scientists Save the World from an Apocalyptic Asteroid Strike?Planetary defense against asteroids is a serious and pressing issue, requiring global collaboration to prevent potential catastrophic impacts.
Don't worry (too much) about asteroids hitting Earth DW 10/04/2024Asteroid 2024 ON, despite being labeled potentially hazardous, passed Earth safely and highlighted misconceptions about near-Earth object risks.
Can Scientists Save the World from an Apocalyptic Asteroid Strike?Planetary defense against asteroids is a serious and pressing issue, requiring global collaboration to prevent potential catastrophic impacts.
Don't worry (too much) about asteroids hitting Earth DW 10/04/2024Asteroid 2024 ON, despite being labeled potentially hazardous, passed Earth safely and highlighted misconceptions about near-Earth object risks.
Was Bruce Willis right? Could a nuclear blast save us from killer asteroid?Researchers can simulate a nuclear pulse to alter asteroid trajectories, presenting new possibilities for planetary defense against asteroid collisions.
Scientists Confident They Could Destroy a Meteor From EarthScientists simulated nuclear explosions to explore asteroid deflection methods, demonstrating potential effectiveness for planetary defense.
Nuclear blast could save Earth from large asteroid, scientists sayNuclear blasts may effectively divert dangerous asteroids, demonstrating a potential defense mechanism against future collisions with Earth.
Scientists Confident They Could Destroy a Meteor From EarthScientists simulated nuclear explosions to explore asteroid deflection methods, demonstrating potential effectiveness for planetary defense.
Nuclear blast could save Earth from large asteroid, scientists sayNuclear blasts may effectively divert dangerous asteroids, demonstrating a potential defense mechanism against future collisions with Earth.
Killer Asteroid Hunters Spot 27,500 Overlooked Space RocksA new algorithm discovered 27,500 solar system bodies, revolutionizing asteroid detection and advancing planetary defense efforts.
Earth is poorly prepared for asteroid strike, official report findsPoor preparation for asteroid impact highlighted in NASA report.