SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 18, 2026Nautilus

How Did We Miss the Asteroid That Will Narrowly Miss Us?

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A previously unknown, blue whale-sized asteroid will narrowly miss Earth tonight, exposing critical gaps in planetary defense. With key radar systems offline, only 1% of similar asteroids are ever detected.

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