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NASA tracking Asteroid 2024 YR4, which could be heading toward Earth in 2032

Data collected from a once-defunct NASA satellite show that Earth grew two extra radiation belts following a supercharged geomagnetic storm in May 2024, including a never-before-seen structure that is "likely still there today," researchers say.

How do astronomers track asteroids that could threaten Earth?

Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a football field as they try to determine how likely it is to strike Earth in 2032.

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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Expert Explains Why Trying To Deflect Asteroid That Could Hit Earth In 2032 May Be A Bad Idea

There's a slim chance a sizeable asteroid could collide with our planet in 2032, and it's fair to wonder why the powers that ...

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China builds 'planetary defence' team as concerns grow over 2024 YR4 asteroid

A Chinese defence agency is recruiting space researchers following the discovery of a large asteroid with a 2.2 per cent ...

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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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