. 24/7 Space News .
IRON AND ICE
Monster Asteroid Nearly Twice as Big as London's Shard Tower Heading Toward Earth - Report
by Staff Writers
Washington DC (Sputnik) Aug 23, 2019

.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has previously claimed that the Earth has no defense against giant asteroids approaching the planet, with NASA and SpaceX currently developing systems that would help to redirect space rocks from bumping into the Earth.

A monster asteroid larger than the world's largest buildings, including London's the Shard, will be passing near the Earth at a speed of 23,112 km per hour on 14 September, Live Science reported, citing the Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS).

The huge space rock called 2000 QW7 is approximately measured to be between 290 and 650 meters in diameter, which in comparison to 311-metre the Shard and 828-metre Burj Khalifa seems quite immense.

Nevertheless, it is quite unlikely that the giant will hit the Earth, according to CNEOS, as 2000 QW7 will pass within 0.03564 astronomical units from our planet, which is around 5.3 million km.

As the asteroid, just like our planet, orbits the Sun, the last time it approached the Earth was around 18 years ago, on 1 September 2000, and it is expected to come close again in 2038 (if we survive this time).

Previously Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk had sparked fears about Earth not being able to defend itself against giant asteroids, such as the 99942 asteroid Apophis known as "God of Chaos", that are considered potentially dangerous if they come within 7.4 million km from Earth, according to space organizations.

Elon Musk's SpaceX and NASA are reportedly working together now on an asteroid redirect mission impeding the arrival of Apophis in April 2029, which will test Earth's ability to defend itself against giant asteroids.

Source: RIA Novosti


Related Links
SpaceX
Asteroid and Comet Mission News, Science and Technology


Thanks for being there;
We need your help. The SpaceDaily news network continues to grow but revenues have never been harder to maintain.

With the rise of Ad Blockers, and Facebook - our traditional revenue sources via quality network advertising continues to decline. And unlike so many other news sites, we don't have a paywall - with those annoying usernames and passwords.

Our news coverage takes time and effort to publish 365 days a year.

If you find our news sites informative and useful then please consider becoming a regular supporter or for now make a one off contribution.
SpaceDaily Monthly Supporter
$5+ Billed Monthly


paypal only
SpaceDaily Contributor
$5 Billed Once


credit card or paypal


IRON AND ICE
Largest impact crater in the US, buried for 35 million years
Tucson AZ (SPX) Aug 15, 2019
About 35 million years ago, an asteroid hit the ocean off the East Coast of North America. Its impact formed a 25-mile diameter crater that now lies buried beneath the Chesapeake Bay, an estuary in Virginia and Maryland. From this impact, the nearby area experienced fires, earthquakes, falling molten glass droplets, an air blast and a devastating tsunami. While the resulting "Chesapeake Bay impact crater" is now completely buried, it was discovered in the early 1990s by scientific drilling. It now ... read more

Comment using your Disqus, Facebook, Google or Twitter login.



Share this article via these popular social media networks
del.icio.usdel.icio.us DiggDigg RedditReddit GoogleGoogle

IRON AND ICE
NASA astronauts to install docking adapter on ISS during next EVA

EVA complete installation of second Commercial Docking Port on Space Station

A space cocktail of science, bubbles and sounds

Japan steps in to supply key component to Russia's space program

IRON AND ICE
US detect explosion of old European Ariane 4 rocket in space

China launches 3 satellites wth Jielong-1 rocket

SNC selects ULA for Dream Chaser launches

Hall thrusters will enable longer space missions

IRON AND ICE
A step closer to solving the methane mystery on Mars

Ancient Mars was warm with occasional rain, turning cold

All instruments onboard Rosalind Franklin rover

Roscosmos postpones joint ESA ExoMars mission after failed parachute tests

IRON AND ICE
China's newly launched communication satellite suffers abnormality

China launches first private rocket capable of carrying satellites

Chinese scientists say goodbye to Tiangong-2

China's space lab Tiangong 2 destroyed in controlled fall to earth

IRON AND ICE
New Iridium Certus transceiver for faster satellite data now in live testing

ThinKom Solutions Unveils New Multi-Beam Reconfigurable Phased-Array Gateway Solution for Next-Generation Satellites

Embry-Riddle plans expansion of its Research Park through partnership with Space Square

OneWeb secures global spectrum further enabling global connectivity services

IRON AND ICE
Data rate increase on the International Space Station supports future exploration

Air Force certifies first field unit for 3D printing of aircraft parts

Boosting Space Situational Awareness: SMC awards SBIR Phase 2 contract

Norway detects radioactive iodine near Russia

IRON AND ICE
A second planet in the Beta Pictoris System

A rare look at the surface of a rocky exoplanet

Study: NASA data shows Earth-sized exoplanet lacks atmosphere

Does ET exist ponders UVA astronomer

IRON AND ICE
Mission to Jupiter's icy moon confirmed

Giant Impact Disrupted Jupiter's Core

Young Jupiter was smacked head-on by massive newborn planet

Young Jupiter Was Smacked Head-On by Massive Newborn Planet









The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us.