175 meters Asteroid 2002 NV16 is predicted to bypass without consequences to Earth. NASA assures that there is no risk to Earth from this asteroid. What is it, and why is it important? NEO Asteroid: 2002 NV16 Size: 175 meters (574 feet) Expected Date of Approach: October 24, 2024 Distance from Earth: 4,520,000 km (At a safe distance beyond the Moon’s orbit.) The asteroid passing our Earth on Thursday, has sparked interest because it helps in the study of potentially hazardous asteroids (PHAs). Studying such asteroids will benefit NASA and other Space organizations in their efforts…
Author: Sunil Rajanna
Sunil Rajanna
An engineer who is interested in how nature works and is designed. I consider nature to be my bottomless reserve of innovative ideas. Including my passion for writing. The Sun and the Moon do a lot but don't brag, so why should we, when we do something.
