"NASA's Radar Captures Stunning Images of Stadium-Sized Asteroid Near Earth"

NASA's Deep Space Network planetary radar captured the first detailed images of asteroid 2008 OS7 as it made a close approach to Earth on February 2, revealing its size, rotation, shape, and surface details. The asteroid, discovered in 2008, was found to be smaller than previously estimated and has an uncommonly slow rotation. While classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid due to its proximity to Earth's orbit, the recent close approach posed no risk. The radar observations also helped refine calculations of the asteroid's orbital path, providing valuable data for NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies in assessing potential impact hazards.