Space Safety 05/03/2026 203 views 4 likes Last year, an approximately 60 metre near-Earth object captured global attention. For a brief period, asteroid 2024 YR4 became the most dangerous asteroid
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In a significant development for planetary safety, astronomers have confirmed that asteroid 2024 YR4 will not collide with the Moon, eliminating concerns about a potential impact on December 22, 2032.
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