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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Mae Lorraine Lorenzo

Asteroid 2024 YR4: The 3% Risk That Has NASA Watching—What You Need to Know About 2032's Potential Impact

A Statue of Liberty-sized asteroid, 2024 YR4, is hurtling towards Earth, potentially impacting in 2032. Can we stop it? (Credit: Pixabay)

In recent developments, asteroid 2024 YR4 has garnered significant attention due to its potential to impact Earth in the coming years.

The collision probability was initially estimated at 3.1%, but subsequent observations have reduced this figure to 1.5%. Despite the decreasing likelihood, international space agencies, including NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), continue to monitor the asteroid closely to refine its trajectory and assess any potential threat.

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