A newly discovered asteroid has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032

A newly discovered asteroid has a tiny chance of smacking Earth in 2032, space agency officials said Wednesday.

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  1. Jan 29, 2025Newly spotted asteroid has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032
  2. Jan 31, 2025A newly discovered asteroid has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032

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Scientific AmericanLean Left· 606d ago

This Asteroid Probably Won’t Hit Earth—But We May Need to Assume It Will

CNNLean Left· 606d ago· ran in 2 outlets

A newly discovered asteroid has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032

InsiderLean Left· 607d ago

An asteroid with a tiny chance of striking Earth in 2032 is triggering planetary defense planning

BostonLean Left· 607d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Newly spotted asteroid has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032

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Universe TodayCenter· 606d ago

An Asteroid Has a 1% Chance of Impacting Earth in 2032

Science AlertCenter· 606d ago

World's Space Agencies Say Asteroid Has 1.3% Chance of Hitting Earth in 2032

KTVZ BendCenter· 606d ago· ran in 2 outlets

A newly discovered asteroid has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032

Ran by 3 outlets· FOX 5 New York, Fox10 Phoenix, +1 more
FOX 5 New YorkCenter· 607d ago

Newly found asteroid has slim chance of hitting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032

Fox10 PhoenixCenter· 607d ago

Newly found asteroid has slim chance of hitting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032

FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· 607d ago

Newly found asteroid has slim chance of hitting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032

Ran by 3 outlets· NBC New York, NBC Chicago, +1 more
NBC New YorkLean Left· 607d ago

Astronomers discover asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 608d ago

Astronomers discover asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 608d ago

Astronomers discover asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032

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RedStateRight· 607d ago

Newly Discovered Asteroid Might Hit Earth in 2032. Should We Worry?

Green Field ReporterLean Right· 608d ago

Newly spotted asteroid has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032 - The Daily Reporter

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The GuardianLean Left· 607d ago

Asteroid spotted that has 1.3% chance of crashing into Earth in 2032

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