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Scientists Detail Nuclear Backstop for Asteroid That Could Strike the Moon in 2032

A NASA‑affiliated analysis estimates about a 4% lunar‑impact chance, warning of debris that could endanger satellites and crews.

NASA Team Weighs Nuclear Option to Avert Possible 2032 Lunar Strike by Asteroid 2024 YR4