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Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster Sparks Space Collision Fears

2/5/2025

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A near-Earth object that sparked fears of a potential collision turned out to be Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster, launched in 2018. With a 6% chance of impact over the next million years, this revelation highlights urgent concerns about space sustainability and the responsibility we bear in our exploration of the cosmos.

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A near-Earth object that sparked fears of a potential collision turned out to be Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster, launched in 2018. With a 6% chance of impact over the next million years, this revelation highlights urgent concerns about space sustainability and the responsibility we bear in our exploration of the cosmos.