NASA Considers Nuking Asteroid 2024 YR4 to Protect the Moon
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NASA's analysis shows asteroid 2024 YR4 has a slightly increased chance of impacting the Moon, prompting discussions on potential mitigation strategies such as reconnaissance missions, deflection, or disruption, with the most urgent mission launch suggested for late 2028.
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