Asteroid 2024 YR4: NASA proposes ‘blowing up’ hazardous space rock to protect moon and satellites | – The Times of India

Astronomers are closely monitoring a near-Earth asteroid known as 2024 YR4, which has raised concern due to its projected trajectory. Initially feared to pose a small risk of striking Earth, recent studies have shown that its chances of colliding with our planet are negligible. However, scientists now warn that the 65-metre-long asteroid carries a measurable…

Asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit the Moon in 2032 causing rare meteor showers visible from Earth and risk for satellites | – The Times of India

Astronomers have been keeping a close watch on asteroid 2024 YR4 since its detection late last year. While initial observations sparked concern about a potential Earth impact, updated trajectory models have now ruled out that possibility. However, scientists warn there is still a 4% chance that the asteroid could collide with the Moon in 2032….