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space-and-astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Debunking the Myth of the Threatening Asteroid"

The Northolt Branch Observatories mistakenly identified the European Space Agency's BepiColombo mission to Mercury as a potentially dangerous asteroid, 2020 GL2, with a 1 in 400,000 chance of hitting Earth in 2028. This misidentification was due to the spacecraft's flyby of Earth during a planetary maneuver. The object was initially thought to be a near-Earth asteroid, but further investigation revealed its artificial nature. The incident underscores the importance of vigilant sky monitoring to distinguish between actual asteroid threats and human-made objects.

via IFLScience|

##asteroids #astronomy

science-and-environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"NASA Debunks Fears, Confirms 'Lost' Asteroid 2007 FT3 Harmless to Earth"

NASA has reassured the public that the 'lost' asteroid 2007 FT3, which briefly caused concern over a potential impact on October 5, 2024, poses no threat to Earth. Despite the asteroid's size and the initial 89 potential impact scenarios, updated calculations and continuous monitoring have confirmed that there are no known asteroid threats to Earth for the next century. NASA's ongoing efforts in tracking near-Earth objects (NEOs) and improving planetary defense capabilities, including the successful test of a defense strategy last year, contribute to the agency's confidence in mitigating any potential asteroid collision risks.

via Metro.co.uk|

##asteroid2007ft3 #asteroidimpact

science-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

NASA Confirms Potential 2024 Impact of Rediscovered Asteroid

NASA has re-identified Asteroid 2007 FT3, which was lost after its discovery in 2007, and predicts it could potentially hit Earth next year with a chance of one in 11 million. The impact, expected on October 5, 2024, could release energy equivalent to 2.6 billion tons of TNT, but is not considered an extinction-level threat. The asteroid is one of many Near Earth Asteroids (NEAs) tracked by NASA, with larger asteroids like 29075 (1950 DA) posing a more significant risk. Jupiter is theorized to act as a shield for Earth by attracting some impacts that could otherwise threaten our planet.

via UNILAD|

##asteroid2007ft3 #asteroidimpact