Despite what the movies show, deflecting space rocks isn’t something astronauts will do. by Hanneke Weitering / Jun.21.2018 / 4:38 PM ET / Updated Jun.21.2018 / 4:52 PM ET Artistic illustration of an asteroid approaching Earth. Dieter Spannknebel / Getty Images NASA has updated its plans to deflect potentially hazardous Earth-bound asteroids — and none of them involve Bruce Willis. The White House Office of Science and
A new multiagency report outlines how the U.S. could become better prepared for near-Earth objects—asteroids and comets whose orbits come within 30 million miles of Earth—otherwise known as NEOs. While no known NEOs currently pose significant risks of impact, the report is a key step to addressing a nationwide response to any future risks. This image, taken in 2015, shows
Only 2018 MJ is within 5.0 Lunar Distance range. Asteroid 2018 LT6 is currently 11.58 lunar distance away. The close approach date is 2018-Jul-01 Orbital diagram can be found here NASA JPL Small-Body Database Browser Asteroid 2018 MK is currently 7.49 lunar distance away. The close approach date is 2018-Jun-20 Orbital diagram can be found here NASA JPL Small-Body Database Browser Asteroid 2018 MJ
