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Apollo group asteroid to buzz Earth, says NASA; Check speed, size, and other details
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Apollo group asteroid to buzz Earth, says NASA; Check speed, size, and other details

[ad_1] NASA, ESA, and other space agencies have developed technology to track asteroids in their orbits, and even deflect them in case a potential impact scenario develops. While most of them are present in the main asteroid belt located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, they often pass Earth. Interaction with a planet's gravitational field can sometimes knock asteroids off course, sending them tumbling towards a planet for impact. Therefore, it is crucial that asteroids be tracked to minimize the uncertainties around their close approaches. Using its tech, NASA has now shed light on an asteroid that is expected to pass Earth today, January 10. Know all about this close approach.Asteroid 2023 XT14: Speed, size, distance, and moreThe asteroid, designated as Asteroid 2023 XT14 is ex...