NASA, Asteroid and Earth

NASA Tracking Car-Sized Asteroid Approaching Earth Today
The asteroid is hurtling towards us at a zippy 15,000 miles per hour, according to the space agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
An asteroid could hit Earth in 2032, NASA says. Here's what to know about the potential "city killer."
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.
Odds of 'city killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 fall once again, now to 0.28%, NASA says
The odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 striking Earth have fallen once again, now to 0.28%, NASA announced on Thursday.
Why NASA keeps changing the probability of an asteroid impacting Earth in 2032
Sensational "city killer" headlines aside, NASA and the European Space Agency reported the asteroid "has a very small chance" of Earth impact.
Odds of asteroid YR4 2024 hitting Earth in 2032 go up, then down again, in latest NASA analysis
YR4 has a very small chance of striking Earth when its orbit briefly intersects our planet's in December 2032.
What to Know: NASA Reduces Risk of Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032
While the chances of 2024 YR4 hitting Earth decreased, the risk of it colliding with the moon went up slightly.
Why the chance that an asteroid might hit Earth in 2032 keeps changing
An asteroid has a slight chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here's why the odds are a moving target, according to the astronomer who invented the scale used to measure such risks.
Expert shares key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
NASA tracking 'city-killer' asteroid expected to come near Earth in 2032
NASA astronaut and International Space Station commander Leroy Chiao discusses the latest track of the asteroid and how NASA is preparing.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 now unlikely to hit Earth — but scientists are ready for future threats
Objects that could strike the planet will be spotted more regularly as new asteroid-hunting telescopes come online.
New Footage Shows The Asteroid That Could Be Hitting Earth In 2032
This footage shows the asteroid that could cause havoc by striking the Earth in 2032. Currently, asteroid 2024 YR4 has a very small chance of impacting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032 - but one that has increased slightly since it was first spotted.
‘No legitimate rationale’: Lawmakers raise concerns over what NASA won’t say about DOGE
The note, which is addressed to acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro, calls out the space agency for failing to answer a ...
Key NASA officials' departure casts more uncertainty over US moon program
NASA is losing four key senior officials close to its flagship moon program, according to people familiar with the changes, ...
The Thrill-Seeking Billionaire and SpaceX Astronaut Poised to Run NASA
A private space traveler and jet-fighter pilot, Jared Isaacman is preparing to run the U.S. space program after decades ...
NASA strikes deal over layoffs of recent hires
NASA confirmed it may have sidestepped sweeping layoffs that were expected, potentially saving hundreds of newly hired ...
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'It's extremely worrisome.' NASA's James Webb Space Telescope faces potential 20% budget cut just 4 years after launch
Such a dramatic cut to a flagship space telescope still in its prime will be felt across the mission's entire operations, ...
DeSantis: Move NASA headquarters to Kennedy Space Center in Brevard County, Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke of the potential move Wednesday during his remarks spotlighting the launch of the Florida University ...
Old NASA mission reveals an unlikely world harbors an ocean
Callisto, the third largest moon in the entire solar system, orbits Jupiter from about 1.2 million miles away. The rocky ...
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Over 1,000 NASA employees saved from dismissal as Trump downsizes federal workforce
The Planetary Society called on the Trump administration to reverse the "arbitrary decision" to fire upwards of 1,000 ...