Massive Asteroid Approaching Earth: NASA Warns of Impending Impact

NASA's asteroid tracker has identified a massive asteroid, designated as 349507 (2008 QY), which is set to pass Earth on October 3. Estimated to be around 1.2 kilometers in diameter, or the size of 100 capybaras, an impact event with this asteroid could have catastrophic global consequences. However, the asteroid will be traveling at a safe distance of over 6 million kilometers from Earth. Scientists have been working on methods to deflect asteroids, with kinetic deflection showing promise in altering their orbital paths.