Tag: Jet propulsion laboratory

99-foot asteroid coming towards Earth today, NASA reveals whopping speed and more
Technology

99-foot asteroid coming towards Earth today, NASA reveals whopping speed and more

[ad_1] Among all the objects revolving around in the universe, not all are considered hazardous for humanity and our planet Earth. However, asteroids, which are dubbed as near Earth objects, can sometimes be dangerous for the planet depending upon the size and if it collides with Earth. Therefore, in order to deal with these threats in a timely fashion, NASA keeps tracking their movements on a constant basis.Recently, the research organisation has raised a concern informing that a gigantic asteroid of 99-foot is rapidly approaching Earth today, February 25, 2023. However, there is no serious threat to Earth with this asteroid as it will not come very close to the planet, according to NASA. Here are the details you need to know about the 99-foot Asteroid 2023 CG1. Asteroid 2023 CG1: Spe...
Moving horror! MASSIVE 500-foot asteroid on its way to Earth today, NASA reveals
Technology

Moving horror! MASSIVE 500-foot asteroid on its way to Earth today, NASA reveals

[ad_1] NASA has warned of a massive 500 foot asteroid which is zooming towards Earth at a fiery speed. Along with this building-sized asteroid, two more asteroids are also on the way to the planet. Will these asteroids come too close to Earth? NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has informed about the name, speed, distance, and other details of these asteroids. Check details here. According to JPL, the 500-foot Asteroid 2022 YO6 is rushing towards planet Earth today, February 6, 2023 at a fiery speed of 48312 kilometer per hour. Asteroid 2022 YO6 will make its closest approach to Earth at a distance of 6460000 kilometers. Notably, though the asteroid is huge, it is not posing any kind of threat or danger for our planet and will simply fly past it. Space holds several near-Earth...
Monstrous 100 foot asteroid nearing Earth today! Will it collide? Here is what NASA informs
Technology

Monstrous 100 foot asteroid nearing Earth today! Will it collide? Here is what NASA informs

[ad_1] Saturday, February 4 will see 5 giant asteroids zooming towards Earth at fiery speeds. All these asteroids are of varied sizes ranging from 100 feet to 58 feet. Since they will be coming very close to Earth, it becomes important to track their movement. NASA, keeps an eye on all the near-Earth objects like asteroids, comets, among others, which can pose a threat to the planet. Here are the details the research organisation provided about the asteroids nearing Earth today. As per the latest information shared by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) the 100-foot Asteroid 2023 BN6 is rushing towards planet Earth today, February 4, 2023. Is this asteroid going to come too close to Earth for comfort? Asteroid 2023 BN6n's closest approach to Earth will be 770000 kilometer...
Scary! 120-foot asteroid rushing towards Earth today at a fiery speed of 46044 kmph, says NASA
Technology

Scary! 120-foot asteroid rushing towards Earth today at a fiery speed of 46044 kmph, says NASA

[ad_1] A scary 120 foot asteroid is all set to cross its path with planet Earth today. NASA has informed about its distance, speed and more. Asteroids can be of varied sizes, the larger the size, the more dangerous they can be for planet Earth. Though no one can predict an upcoming danger or threat, what can surely be done is to stay alert. And this is what NASA does. The space research organisation keeps an eye on all the near-Earth objects like asteroids, comets, among others, which can pose a threat to the planet. As per the latest information shared by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) the 120-foot Asteroid 2023 BC is rushing towards planet Earth today, January 28, 2023 at a fiery speed. So, is this asteroid going to come too close to Earth for comfort? Asteroid 2023 BC's ...
630-foot asteroid careening towards Earth TOMORROW at horrifying 61200 kmph, says NASA
Technology

630-foot asteroid careening towards Earth TOMORROW at horrifying 61200 kmph, says NASA

[ad_1] Asteroid 2022 UC22 which is as big as 630 feet (size of a building) is rushing towards Earth at an unimaginable speed, says NASA. Know all about this asteroid. Space is full of several near-Earth objects (NEOs) like asteroids and comets. These objects can be dangerous for Earth, if they are large in size and hit the planet. However, scientists and researchers do keep any eye on these asteroids and comets and track their movement in order to know whether they are on a collision course to planet Earth. As per the latest update shared by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), an asteroid named 2022 UC22 is moving at a high speed and will reach Earth tomorrow, Monday, November 7. Is the asteroid dangerous? Here is all you need to know. The asteroid 2022 UC22 is gigantic at 192 me...
Alert! Dangerous 60-foot wide asteroid zooming towards Earth today and it will get scarily close
Technology

Alert! Dangerous 60-foot wide asteroid zooming towards Earth today and it will get scarily close

[ad_1] NASA has spotted an asteroid called 2022 SJ28 which will come dangerously close to the Earth today, October 5. Know whether it can strike our planet. Just a week after the NASA Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission, the Earth may just be facing the threat of an asteroid strike! A 60-foot wide asteroid is headed in the direction of our planet and there is a fear that it might hit us today, October 5. NASA has been preparing for Earth-bound asteroids for years and just a week ago it had conducted its first ever test for planetary defense. But will it need to use its tech to protect us today? The asteroid today is not large enough to destroy the Earth, but it is big enough to flatten an entire city if it makes an impact. So, what are the chances of an asteroid strike tod...
Alert! 160-foot wide scary asteroid is zooming towards the Earth today; know strike chance?
Technology

Alert! 160-foot wide scary asteroid is zooming towards the Earth today; know strike chance?

[ad_1] NASA has spotted an asteroid called 2022 SK which will come dangerously close towards the Earth today, September 24. Know if it can strike our planet. The Earth has been playing hide-and-seek with asteroids for a while now. But it doesn't always win. In March, an asteroid named 2022 EB5 crashed into the planet north of Iceland in a remote coastal area. The asteroid was just a few feet wide and disintegrated just as it made impact, causing barely any destruction. But today, September 24, the Earth is facing a 160-feet wide asteroid strike threat that can destroy cities if it strikes the planet. Yes, it is that asteroid is big and scary. NASA has revealed that the asteroid will be coming dangerously close to us and it do...
3 dangerous asteroids careening towards Earth today, NASA warns; biggest is a 390-foot monster
Technology

3 dangerous asteroids careening towards Earth today, NASA warns; biggest is a 390-foot monster

[ad_1] Three humongous asteroids namely 2005 RX3, 2022 QB37, and 2022 SB are moving towards Earth today. While one is a monster at 390 feet, which is building sized, another is 180 feet, which is aeroplane sized. Are they dangerous? Find it out here. Sunday, September 18 is going to be a quite dangerous for planet Earth! Want to know why? Three humongous asteroids namely, 2005 RX3, 2022 QB37, and 2022 SB, are heading towards our planet today. Asteroid 2005 RX3 is the biggest one amongst all and is 390 FT in size (size of a building). Its closest Earth approach will be 2,950,000 miles. The 2022 QB37 is an airplane's size (180 FT) and will make a closest Earth approach of 4,080,000 miles. Asteroid 2002 SB is the smallest among ...
Asteroid 2008 RW nearing Earth today; know size, speed, other details
Technology

Asteroid 2008 RW nearing Earth today; know size, speed, other details

[ad_1] Asteroid 2008 RW which is as big as 310 feet (size of a building) is moving towards Earth at high speed. Check all the details here. There are several near-Earth objects (NEOs) floating in outer space. And one of such objects is rushing towards Earth today, September. According to the information provided by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), an asteroid named Asteroid 2008 RW, as big as 310 feet (size of a building), will reportedly fly past Earth on September 12, at 19:50 with a speed of 10 kilometres per second. As the asteroid will fly past our planet there is no risk or danger to be worried about.According to JPL, the asteroid's closest Earth approach will be 4,160,000 KM. Also, the 2008 RW is not the only as...
Asteroid 2022 QF2 zooming towards Earth TODAY, telescope shows; Know how dangerous it is
Technology

Asteroid 2022 QF2 zooming towards Earth TODAY, telescope shows; Know how dangerous it is

[ad_1] Is Asteroid 2022 QF2, which is going to make its closest approach to planet Earth today, dangerous? Here is all we need to know. A dangerous asteroid is approaching Earth today, September 11! According to the information provided by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Small-Body database and Center For Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), departments of NASA, an asteroid named 2022 QF2 which is 140-foot wide is approaching Earth today. The asteroid was spotted on August 19, 2022 and will have a closest Earth approach of 45,40,000 MI/KM. Is the asteroid 2022 QF2 dangerous for Earth? As per the information, the asteroid 2022 QF2 is currently not dangerous for our planet as it will make a safe passage across the Earth and...