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What is 2025 DU2? Massive 160-ft asteroid approaching Earth today at 62,650 kmph
Asteroid 2025 DU2, measuring 160 feet wide and travelling at 62,650 km/h, will pass Earth on March 6 at a safe distance of 542,000 km.
Published on Mar 06, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Risk of asteroid hitting Earth reduces from highest-ever impact probability
Space rock 2024 YR4, estimated to be 130 to 300 feet wide (40 to 100 metres), now has a 1.5% chance of colliding with Earth in December 2032.
Published on Feb 20, 2025 06:12 PM IST
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‘City-killer’ 2024 YR4 surpasses ‘God of Chaos' Apophis' odds of hitting Earth
The most threatening space rock ever: The chances of asteroid 2024 YR4, dubbed the ‘city-killer,' crashing into Earth have shot up again.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 08:44 AM IST
Does India fall in path of asteroid 2024 YR4, which could hit Earth in 2032?
According to NASA, 2024 YR4 has an average 2 per cent chance of hitting Earth, on December 22, 2032.
Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:01 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
China hires for ‘planetary defence force’ amid concern of asteroid hitting Earth
China is conducting the recruitment drive possibly to tackle 2024 YR4, an asteroid which could hit Earth in 2032.
Updated on Feb 15, 2025 07:18 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi