NASA has issued a warning about a potentially deadly asteroid that could put 100 million people at risk. Scientists identified the asteroid as a near-Earth object (NEO) with a slight chance of impact, though the exact risk remains under investigation. The asteroid’s size and speed could cause significant damage if it were to collide with Earth, prompting NASA to closely monitor its trajectory.
Experts at NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office are using advanced tracking systems to refine the asteroid’s path. While the current probability of impact is low, even a slight deviation in its course could bring it closer to Earth. NASA emphasized that they are prepared to use deflection strategies, such as the DART mission, to prevent any potential collision.
