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NASA's planetary defense initiatives, particularly the neo surveyor mission designed to detect hazardous asteroids, face potential setbacks due to proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration. These cuts, including a significant reduction to the Science Mission Directorate, threaten to delay or cancel crucial programs.

Earth faces a significant threat from thousands of undetected asteroids capable of destroying cities. NASA's planetary defence chief warns that current systems cannot reliably stop these 'city-killers'. While progress is being made with new telescopes and international efforts, a substantial gap remains in our ability to detect and deflect such objects before they impact our planet.

An asteroid, 2024 ON, comparable in size to the Eiffel Tower, recently captured media attention but posed no actual threat to Earth. Despite challenges in tracking Near Earth Objects (NEOs), NASA’s DART mission demonstrated a successful asteroid diversion strategy. The upcoming Hera mission aims to further refine these defense techniques.

Asteroid 2011 MW1, traveling at 28,946 km/h, will be 2.4 million miles from Earth on July 25. It’s Apollo-class, 380 feet wide, and considered a Near Earth Asteroid.

NASA confirms asteroid 363305 (2002 NV16), about 580 feet wide, will pass Earth safely on October 24, 2024, at 4.52 million kilometres away. Though labelled as potentially hazardous, there's no danger. NASA continuously monitors such threats, demonstrating preparedness with missions like the DART to ensure Earth's safety from future asteroid impacts.

A bus-sized asteroid named 2024 JP1 is approaching Earth at 14,400 kilometers per hour, closely monitored by astronomers. Despite its fast speed, it's not considered a threat, expected to pass by at a safe distance of 7.07 million kilometers on June 1. This event provides scientists with a chance to study the asteroid's composition and structure, aiding in future asteroid impact prevention strategies. International observatories collaborate to track its trajectory, highlighting the global effort in NEO surveillance.

The discovery of an asteroid the size of a small shipping truck mere days before it passed Earth on Thursday, albeit one that posed no threat to humans, highlights a blind spot in our ability to predict those that could actually cause damage, astronomers say.

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NASA warns of a giant asteroid, 2024 WY70, approaching Earth at 36,606 km/h. At 820 feet wide and as big as a football stadium, it will pass safely at 6.3 million kilometres from Earth on January 18, 2025. This close encounter highlights the need for constant monitoring of space objects to ensure no imminent threats to Earth.

NASA announced that five asteroids would pass close to Earth between August 27 and September 1, 2024. All of the asteroids have been confirmed as posing no threat, providing astronomers a chance to study these near-Earth objects. The sizes range from 38 feet to 110 feet, with the closest approach being around 26.1 lakh kilometers away.

NASA issues a warning about asteroid 2024 JY1, comparable in size to an airplane, hurtling towards Earth at 37,070 kmph. Despite its vast dimensions, it poses no immediate danger, passing at a safe distance of 4.16 million miles. This event underscores NASA's vigilance in tracking near-Earth objects and highlights the scientific value of studying asteroids. As it traverses space, it serves as a reminder of our ongoing exploration of the cosmos and our quest for planetary defense.

A massive asteroid, 535844 (2015 BY310), will pass near Earth at a distance of approximately 3.7 million kilometers on March 5, 2025. Traveling at 28,300 kilometers per hour, it poses no immediate threat. However, due to its size and speed, NASA is closely monitoring it using advanced tracking systems to ensure future safety.

A 250-foot asteroid, Asteroid 2024 MT1, is approaching Earth at 65,232 km/h. NASA is monitoring its trajectory and has assured no collision threat.

Recent observations by the James Webb Space Telescope reveal that asteroid 2024 YR4, initially considered a threat to Earth, now poses a potential risk to the Moon. While the probability of a lunar impact in 2032 is currently at 4.3%, scientists are closely monitoring its trajectory.

NASA faces a significant budget cut in 2026, potentially reshaping the agency. The proposed cuts threaten science programs and human spaceflight initiatives, including the ISS. This crisis presents an opportunity to transform NASA into a leaner, more agile organization by leveraging commercial partnerships and focusing on mission planning while outsourcing infrastructure development.

A small asteroid disintegrated over Luzon Island in the Philippines on September 4th after being detected by the Catalina Sky Survey. The asteroid posed no threat as it burned up in Earth's atmosphere. Despite Typhoon Yahi's cloud cover, videos of the event were shared online. NASA and ESA continue their planetary defense efforts.

Unusually bright "Halloween fireballs" are linked to the Taurid Resonant Swarm, a debris cluster potentially containing large objects. Studies warn this swarm could intersect Earth in 2032 and 2036, increasing the risk of regional destruction from airbursts or impacts. Researchers are preparing for these encounters, questioning if the swarm is an underestimated natural hazard.

2024 PT5, initially identified as a near-Earth asteroid, is believed to be a lunar fragment due to its unique orbit and mineral composition matching lunar rocks. Researchers propose it could have been ejected from the Moon thousands of years ago, marking a significant discovery that may help unearth more lunar history.