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NASA Prepares for Potential Asteroid Collision in 2032

2/15/2025

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Asteroid 2024 YR4, measuring between 130-300 feet, has a 2.3% chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. While it poses minimal risk compared to larger asteroids, NASA is gearing up to utilize the James Webb Space Telescope for crucial observations before the asteroid fades from view in April, ensuring vigilant tracking of its path.

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Asteroid 2024 YR4, measuring between 130-300 feet, has a 2.3% chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. While it poses minimal risk compared to larger asteroids, NASA is gearing up to utilize the James Webb Space Telescope for crucial observations before the asteroid fades from view in April, ensuring vigilant tracking of its path.