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Mile-Scale Asteroid Will Make Close but Safe Flyby of Earth on June 27

Scientists will use coordinated radar and telescope observations to narrow the rock's size and orbit for long-term planetary defense.

Large Asteroid 1997 NC1 to Make Safe Close Pass of Earth on June 27

Newly Discovered Asteroid Skims Safely Past Earth at One-Quarter of the Moon’s Distance

Asteroid 2025 FA22 Safely Speeds Past Earth at More Than Twice the Moon’s Distance