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…
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