170-Foot Asteroid Named Bennu Speeding Towards Earth: Close Encounter

Currently, NASA is engaged in the meticulous study of an asteroid named Bennu, which carries a 1 in 2,700 chance of impacting Earth sometime between 2175 & 2195.

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The OS IRIS-REx spacecraft is embarking on a 2-year mission to investigate Bennu, collecting a sample of asteroid material from its surface and returning it to Earth.

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In recent reports, NASA has disclosed information about an enormous asteroid that is on a potential collision course with our planet.

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Designated 2018 VP1 by NASA, the incoming asteroid boasts a diameter of around 170 feet and is hurtling towards Earth at an incredible velocity.

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NA SA, as the world’s premier space agency, closely monitors such celestial objects through its Center for Near-Earth Objects Studies (CCNEOS).

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The trajectory of this particular asteroid may intersect with Earth’s orbit, according to NASA‘s calculations.

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The current estimation, however, suggests that the chances of an actual impact are relatively low.

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The ongoing importance of technological advancements in detection and monitoring programs is emphasized by close encounters with asteroids.

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The ongoing importance of technological advancements in detection and monitoring programs is emphasized by close encounters with asteroids.

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