But scientists revised that assessment after a precise analysis of the asteroid’s orbit in 2021. And scientists are expecting similar forecasting trends with 2024 YR4, which currently sits at a ...

The space rock, which measures 150 feet across and is traveling at 38,922 miles per hour, is one of five on NASA's radar.

Related: What happened when the dinosaur-killing asteroid slammed into Earth? In that 2021 study, the research team suggested that the megaripples, which have an average height of 52 feet (16 ...

The asteroid, measuring between 130 to 300 feet ... to categorize and rate the threat of near-Earth objects, USA Today reported. More: 7 planets will parade across Michigan's sky this week ...

Even if asteroid mining isn’t possible today, or done by AstroForge, it may become reality for one entity or another down the road. “To me, it is about pushing humans forward,” he said.

The good news is that NASA demonstrated that it’s possible to alter an asteroid’s trajectory with a first-of-its-kind test conducted in 2021 and 2022. In the experimental mission, known as the ...

NASA announced Monday that the asteroid, named 2024 YR 4, no longer poses a “significant threat” to Earth in 2032 or beyond. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

The chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth decreased from 3.1% to 1.5% on Wednesday. NASA has reported a slight chance of 2024 YR4 colliding with the moon. The chances of an asteroid ...

"The dinosaurs that live on today — birds — are really ... ancestors the opportunity to thrive and evolve, a 2021 study found. If the asteroid had missed Earth, it's likely that humans ...

I'll be the first to admit that I'm something of a worry wart. I'm the guy who can't celebrate even if the football team I root for is winning by 21 points in the fourth quarter. No joy until the ...

NASA is tracking a bus-sized asteroid zipping past the Earth at nearly 16,000 miles per hour today. The asteroid, known as "2025 DM7," is estimated to be about 42 feet across and soared past our ...