A 130-foot Apollo asteroid named 2022 SR will zoom past Earth tomorrow, traveling at 14,000 mph.
An airplane-sized asteroid named 2022 SR is hurtling toward Earth at an astonishing speed of 22,836 km/h. space rockpart of the Apollo The asteroid cluster is expected to approach Earth tomorrow, September 7, 2024, at 12:10 UTC (5:40 AM IST). With a diameter of 130 feet, the asteroid is causing concern due to its large size and speed.
What are the Apollo asteroids?
The Apollo asteroids are a group of near-Earth objects whose orbits intersect with Earth’s orbit around the Sun. Unlike other asteroid groups, the Apollos are of particular concern because their orbits frequently bring them close to our planet. While most of these space rocks pass by unhindered, their trajectories make them worth keeping a close eye on.
Potential impact of Asteroid 2022 SR
If an asteroid like 2022 SR were to hit Earth, the effects could be devastating, depending on where it hits. At 40 meters in size, such an asteroid could cause significant damage to a populated area, resulting in destruction comparable to a large explosion. However, NASA’s extensive tracking and monitoring ensures that we have accurate information about its trajectory. Fortunately, 2022 SR will pass at a safe distance of 2 million kilometers, far enough away to not pose a direct threat to Earth.
How NASA tracks these asteroids
NASA continually monitors asteroids like 2022 SR to ensure the safety of our planet. The Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) analyzes data collected from observatories around the world, including large NASA-funded projects like Pan-STARRS and the Catalina Sky Survey. These observatories provide vital information about the size, speed, and trajectory of near-Earth objects.
Additionally, planetary radar projects, such as JPL’s Goldstone Solar System Radar Group, play a crucial role in improving our understanding of asteroid trajectories. With these tools, NASA keeps a close eye on space rocks like 2022 SR, ensuring that any potential hazards are carefully assessed and tracked.
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