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Meteor Exploded Over New England in a High‑Altitude Airburst

A NASA analysis shows a roughly 5‑foot meteoroid broke apart in the upper atmosphere, underscoring limits to early detection of small space rocks.

Study Puts 4% Chance on 2032 Lunar Impact, Detailing Big Science and Real Hazards

Record-Setting Day-Long GRB 250702B Confirmed at z = 1.036 as Origin Remains Unsettled

Asteroid 2024 YR4 Now Has 4.3% Chance of Striking the Moon