NASA in the news

[Diogenes]

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A newly discovered asteroid now has a 2.3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. That’s double the previous estimate, but scientists say it’s still too early to sound the alarms.

NASA and ground-based telescopes will track it until April, with the Webb Telescope set to analyze its size next year.

The asteroid could be anywhere from 130 to 300 feet wide—big enough to cause serious damage.

For now, the risk remains low, but if that probability keeps rising… well, let’s hope NASA has a plan.

For the purple-haired pink panty-pissing lefties on JPP ...

There is no evidence available to suggest that Donald Trump is "shutting down NASA".

• Recent Actions and Statements: Posts and discussions on social media platforms like JustPlainPolitics.com indicate concerns about Trump's policies. However, these are more reflective of partisan sentiment or speculation rather than concrete policy implementation.
• Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: There have been executive orders affecting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies, including NASA, but this is different from shutting down the agency itself.

Given the complexity of political and administrative processes, significant changes like completely shutting down NASA would require Congressional approval, which has not been reported to be in motion.


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[Diogenes]

AN ASTEROID COULD WRECK EARTH: OCEANS MIGHT BE ALL THAT SURVIVES​

Imagine a world where crops wither, temperatures nosedive, and the sky stays dark for years. That’s what happens when a 500-meter asteroid smashes into Earth—global food production crashes, rainfall dries up, and the ozone layer takes a brutal hit.

But while life on land spirals into chaos, the ocean goes rogue. Iron-rich dust from the impact could supercharge plankton, triggering massive algae blooms and a marine feeding frenzy.

Scientists think past asteroid strikes may have reshaped evolution. Next time? Earth’s surface might freeze, but the deep sea won’t miss a beat.

 

[Diogenes]

NASA Continues to Monitor Orbit of Near-Earth Asteroid 2024 YR4​

While still an extremely low possibility, additional observations and analysis of asteroid 2024 YR4 indicate that its impact probability with Earth has increased to a 2.3% chance on Dec. 22, 2032. Ongoing observations from ground-based telescopes involved with the International Asteroid Warning Network will continue while the asteroid is still visible through April, after which it will be too faint to observe until around June 2028.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will also observe the asteroid in March 2025 to better assess the asteroid’s size. Currently the asteroid is estimated to be 130-300 feet across.

As more observations of the asteroid’s orbit are obtained, its impact probability will become better known. It is possible that asteroid 2024 YR4 will be ruled out as an impact hazard, as has happened with many other objects that have previously appeared on NASA’s asteroid risk list, maintained by NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies. It is also possible its impact probability will continue to rise. The latest data will continue to be made available via NASA’s automated Sentry page.

NASA Continues to Monitor Orbit of Near-Earth Asteroid 2024 YR4 – Planetary Defense

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[Hawkeye10]

Can we get a second opinion?

I have zero confidence in NASA

 

[Diogenes]

Picture this: Earth's fate hangs in the balance as an asteroid hurtles towards us. In a cinematic twist, Elon's iconic orbiting Tesla zooms into view.

With perfect timing, it unleashes a laser blast, obliterating the asteroid and saving humanity from disaster.

 

[Diogenes]

NOT SO SILLY NOW, EH, @christiefan915?​

 

[Diogenes]

 

[Diogenes]

2024 YR4 was discovered on December 27, 2024, by the NASA-funded Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile. The object had a close approach with Earth on December 25, which is why it became bright enough to be detected in the asteroid surveys.

https://cneos.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news210.html

 

[christiefan915]

NOT SO SILLY NOW, EH, @christiefan915?​

SILLIER, @Diogenes
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[Diogenes]

NASA and SpaceX are moving Crew-10’s launch to March 12, using the Endurance capsule instead of a new Dragon to speed up the process.

NASA says this adjustment allows SpaceX to finish building the new spacecraft while ensuring Crew-10 launches and Crew-9 returns without delays.

NASA’s Steve Stich: “Human spaceflight is full of unexpected challenges, but our partnership with SpaceX keeps missions on track.”

Crew-10 will carry Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, Takuya Onishi, and Kirill Peskov to the ISS.

 

[Hawkeye10]

NASA and SpaceX are moving Crew-10’s launch to March 12, using the Endurance capsule instead of a new Dragon to speed up the process.

NASA says this adjustment allows SpaceX to finish building the new spacecraft while ensuring Crew-10 launches and Crew-9 returns without delays.

NASA’s Steve Stich: “Human spaceflight is full of unexpected challenges, but our partnership with SpaceX keeps missions on track.”

Crew-10 will carry Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, Takuya Onishi, and Kirill Peskov to the ISS.

I have been told that one of the astronauts Boeing stranded is not well.