Nature1d
Asteroid 2024 YR4 now unlikely to hit Earth — but scientists are ready for future threats
Objects that could strike the planet will be spotted more regularly as new asteroid-hunting telescopes come online.
Indiatimes2d
NASA warns asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit densely populated regions; over 100 million people in risk zone
In addition, China is set to conduct another asteroid redirection test in 2027 on a smaller target. Other space agencies are actively working on contingency plans. Two UN-endorsed response groups ...
Sen. Mitch McConnell to to retire in 2027
He served more than 40 years in the Senate, making him the longest-serving Senate party leader and was also the Senate ...
Deadly 2024 YR4 Asteroid May Strike Earth — What To Know
A near-Earth asteroid as wide as the Statue of Liberty is tall could strike Earth on Dec.22, 2032, alerting planetary defense ...
SpaceNews2d
China readies Tianwen-2 asteroid sample return spacecraft for launch
It aims to collect samples from the roughly 40 to 100-meter-diameter asteroid and deliver them to Earth around 2027. Kamoʻoalewa is possibly a chunk of the moon blasted into space following an ...
The Independent3d
Asteroid 2024 YR4: More than 100 million people live in risk corridor, Nasa data shows
Another asteroid-redirection test undertaken by China is set to take place in 2027 on a smaller asteroid. Other space agencies are also working on contingency measures for the asteroid ...
NBC New York4d
Wanted: 3 asteroid watchers for China's ‘planetary defense force'
In 2027, China is planning an asteroid-deflection test akin to the double asteroid redirection test successfully carried out by NASA in 2020. The Chinese test will be conducted on an asteroid ...
NASA’s New Asteroid Hunter Takes a Big Step Toward Protecting Earth
NASA’s NEO Surveyor has passed its critical design review, clearing the way for construction and testing. This infrared telescope will be the first space mission dedicated to detecting hazardous ...