NASA says 'city killer' now has 'nearly a zero per cent' chance of hitting Earth
The giant space rock's path has been under intense scrutiny by astronomers since it was detected last December.
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Jump in probability of 'city killer' asteroid hitting Earth in seven years
NASA says the giant space rock now has a 3 per cent of colliding with our planet in 2032.
This asteroid could hit Earth in seven years. Here's what could happen
A recently discovered asteroid, named 2024 YR4, has on average a 2 per cent chance of hitting Earth in 2032.
Why this asteroid is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032
The threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks, but the chance of an impact is still quite slim.
'Potentially devastating': Small chance asteroid could hit Earth in 2032
The 100-metre wide asteroid was first spotted by NASA on December 27 last year as it swooped past Earth.
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Asteroid discovery suggests life on Earth has extra-terrestrial origins
Researchers have detected organic compounds and minerals necessary for life in unprecedented samples collected from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu.
Huge meteor lights up skies over Portugal
A large meteor has been filmed streaking over Portugal, lighting up the night with a great burst of light.
Stadium-sized asteroid to zoom past Earth
The space agency says Asteroid 2008 OS7 is expected to come within 2.8 million kilometres of Earth
The best time to watch the Geminid meteor shower over Australia
The astronomical spectacle promises to be even more impressive when it appears over Australian skies.
Shadowy asteroid to be revealed for first time
The NASA Lucy mission aims to unravel the origins of our solar system.