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Chances of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade has nearly doubled, NASA says

The chances of an asteroid striking Earth within the next decade has doubled in a matter of weeks, according to NASA astronomers.

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An asteroid has a very small chance to hit Earth. What happens if it does?

Scientists say they expect the asteroid's future trajectory and impact probability to change as astronomers collect and analyze more data.

A "city-killer" asteroid has a slim chance to crash into Earth. Here's what to know.

"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.

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Asteroid Could Devastate Earth In 2182: What to Know

Bennu, a rocky object classified as a near-Earth asteroid, has a one-in-2,700 chance of colliding with Earth, a study has ...

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In emergency decision, James Webb telescope will study 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 before its close approach to Earth

In a rare "time-critical" decision, the James Webb Space Telescope will study the true size of the "potentially hazardous" ...

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What Happens If an Asteroid Comes Too Close to Earth? Don't Panic — NASA Already Has a Plan.

NASA scientists are already finding ways to make sure that the end of the world will not be caused by an asteroid.

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Agencies plan for near-Earth asteroid’s close encounter in 2032

A recently discovered, sizable asteroid may come within striking distance of Earth in less than eight years. But although the ...

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