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Two asteroids will pass Earth by close margins soon, says NASA; Check speed, size, and other details
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Two asteroids will pass Earth by close margins soon, says NASA; Check speed, size, and other details

[ad_1] A pair of asteroids have been spotted travelling Earthwards in their orbit by NASA. The US Space Agency issued an alert that both of these space rocks have been designated as Near-Earth Asteroids, and will pass the planet by close margins. These close approaches follow the continuing trend of asteroid flybys in recent months. From size and speed to distance of close approach, know all about these asteroids.asteroid 2024 CE7: DetailsThe first asteroid to pass Earth today has been designated Asteroid 2024 CE7 by NASA CNEOS. It is expected to pass Earth at a distance of just 5.2 million kilometers. As per NASA, it is travelling in its orbit at a speed of 69645 kilometers per hour which is even faster than a space shuttle! In terms of size, is it nearly 120 feet wide, making it almos...