SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 12, 2025The Atlantic

So About That Asteroid That Could Hit Earth ...

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An asteroid called 2024 YR4 has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in December 2032. NASA and other agencies are improving their ability to detect potential asteroid threats, with new observatories like the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and NEO Surveyor set to dramatically increase asteroid detection capabilities in the coming years.

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