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Asteroid 2025 FA22 enters top 5 ESA’s impact risk list

A newly discovered asteroid, 2025 FA22, has climbed into the top five positions of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) risk list due to its low but measurable chance of striking Earth in 2089. During the first four months of 2025, more than 1 000 new NEOs have been discovered, in line with the recent average of about 3 000 per year.

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Asteroid 2025 FV12 flew past Earth at 0.2 LD

A newly discovered asteroid designated 2025 FV12 flew past Earth at a distance of 0.26 LD / 0.00079 AU (118 518 km / 73 644 miles) from the center of our planet at 01:31 UTC on March 28, 2025. This was the first of two asteroid flyby’s within 1 lunar distance today.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 orbit visualization - February 18, 2025.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a 1 in 38 chance of impact in 2032

The impact risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 in 2032 increased from 1.8% to 2.6% (1 in 38) with new trajectory simulations and refined calculations. While the increase remains within a low-risk range, continued monitoring and additional observations will be necessary to further refine impact predictions.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 orbit diagram - February 6, 2025.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 impact risk updated to 1.8%

The impact risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 in 2032 increased from 1.2% to 1.8% on February 6, 2025, following new trajectory simulations and refined calculations. While the increase remains within a low-risk range, continued monitoring and additional observations will be necessary to further refine impact predictions.

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Asteroid 2024 YR4 triggers planetary defense procedures

A newly discovered asteroid designated 2024 YR4 has activated global planetary defense protocols after initial observations indicated a small but notable chance of impact in seven years. International monitoring networks have begun refining its trajectory, while space agencies evaluate potential response strategies, including possible deflection measures.