NASA's James Webb Tracks Potential 'City-Killer' Asteroid: What You Need to Know
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is on the frontline, observing asteroid 2024 YR4, which holds a small but significant chance of impacting Earth in 2032. With the asteroid 35 million miles away and its size estimated between 40 to 90 meters, JWST's precise infrared capabilities are crucial for understanding its trajectory and potential impact zones, including parts of the Pacific Ocean, South America, Africa, and South Asia.
Feb 11