NASA: Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses no Earth impact risk

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NASA has determined that near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 poses no significant impact risk to Earth, despite initial concerns. The asteroid, estimated to be 174-220 feet in size, was initially flagged due to a small chance of impact in 2032. Further observations, including those from the James Webb Space Telescope, refined its trajectory. Discovered in late 2024, 2024 YR4 is of interest for planetary defense due to its size. NASA continues to monitor near-Earth objects and will update impact probabilities as new data becomes available.


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