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Space rock now has 2.3% risk of collision – up from 1.3% in December – but danger is likely to fall with more data

Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/feb/06/asteroid-impact-chances


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[–] Rocketpoweredgorilla@lemmy.ca 32 points 3 days ago (5 children)

Don't panic? I think a lot of people may be rooting for the asteroid by the time it gets here.

[–] Maiq@lemy.lol 11 points 3 days ago

I've got my towel, I'm ready.

[–] SARGE@startrek.website 6 points 3 days ago

by the time it gets here

Can we move the timetable up?

[–] Red_October@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

By the time it gets here? How about right now.

[–] TacoButtPlug@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago

Maybe it will finally uncover some rare earth

[–] jol@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I mean, think of all the jobs it will bring. And at least asteroids will never lie to you.