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NASA makes 'emergency preparation' over asteroid that has chance of hitting Earth in next seven years

However, Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 2.3 percent chance of colliding with Earth in seven years time, and its estimated width of 90m means it is roughly the size of Big Ben. The celestial body has been closely monitored by NASA since its December 2024 discovery.

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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NASA makes emergency decision on huge asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032

Astronomers have been given access to the James Webb Space Telescope to assess the threat posed by asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a one-in-43 chance of hitting Earth in 2032

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NASA Calls in Webb Telescope to Track Recently Identified Hazardous Asteroid

The odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth are shifting, with the space rock now carrying a 1-in-48 chance of collision.

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"City-killer" asteroid's odds of crashing into Earth go up as Webb telescope is tasked with studying massive space rock

Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of striking Earth in 2032.

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What would happen if the OSIRIS-REx asteroid Bennu smashed into Earth in 2182?

Engaging articles, breathtaking images and expert knowledge Issues delivered straight to your door What would happen if Earth ...

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China Sets Up 'Planetary Defense' Unit Over 2032 Asteroid Threat

YR4 has a small chance of hitting Earth in 2032, and China is preparing to deter it by mirroring a U.S. space test.

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