Asteroid 2024 UQ burns up in Earth's atmosphere hours after detection

An asteroid named 2024 UQ burned up in Earth's atmosphere just hours after being detected on October 22. It was spotted by the Asteroid Terrestrial Impact Last Alert System, marking the tenth such event recorded. This year, two other asteroids were similarly detected shortly before impact. One exploded over Berlin in January, and another created a fireball over the Philippines in September. These small asteroids typically pose little risk to life. Space agencies are enhancing detection systems for hazardous asteroids. NASA plans to launch a new infrared telescope, the NEO Surveyor, to improve tracking of potentially dangerous space rocks.