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"The NEOWISE analysis shows us we've made a good start at finding those objects that truly represent an impact hazard to Earth," the Daily Mail quoted Lindley Johnson, program executive for the Near-Earth Object Observation Program at NASA Headquarters in Washington, as saying."But we've many more to find, and it will take a concerted effort during the next couple of decades to find all of them that could do serious damage or be a mission ...
"The NEOWISE analysis shows us we've made a good start at finding those objects that truly represent an impact hazard to Earth," the Daily Mail quoted Lindley Johnson, program executive for the Near-Earth Object Observation Program at NASA Headquarters in Washington, as saying."But we've many more to find, and it will take a concerted effort during the next couple of decades to find all of them that could do serious damage or be a mission ...
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In a new study, scientists have identified the countries that are most likely to be worst hit by the catastrophic damage caused by asteroids.Research from the University of Southhampton have identified for the first time those which will suffer catastrophic loss of life or be so crippled it will be almost impossible for them to recover.The top ten countries most at risk are: China, Indonesia, India, Japan, the U.S, the Philippines, Italy, the ... more NASA's Wide Field Infrared Survey Explorer has sampled 107 "potentially hazardous" asteroids near Earth - 330ft wide or larger - to make estimates about how many are out there - and the figure is a terrifying 47,000.The WISE survey now estimates there are 47,000 "potentially hazardous" asteroids.The PHAs (potentially hazardous asteroids) have the closest orbits to Earth's, coming within five million miles and they are big enough to survive ... more The little asteroid 2012 KA passed near Earth on May 17 before heading back out into space. Credit: JPL The new results come from the asteroid-hunting portion of the WISE mission, called NEOWISE.The project sampled 107 PHAs to make predictions about the entire population as a whole. The telescope on the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, is shown here with the aperture cover removed. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Dynamics Lab Findings indicate there are roughly 4,700 PHAs, plus or minus 1,500, with diameters larger than 330 feet. So far, an estimated 20 to 30 percent of these objects have been found.Scientists have also drawn up a league table of the countries which will be worst affected in the event of an asteroid strike.
In a new study, scientists have identified the countries that are most likely to be worst hit by the catastrophic damage caused by asteroids.Research from the University of Southhampton have identified for the first time those which will suffer catastrophic loss of life or be so crippled it will be almost impossible for them to recover.The top ten countries most at risk are: China, Indonesia, India, Japan, the U.S, the Philippines, Italy, the ... more NASA's Wide Field Infrared Survey Explorer has sampled 107 "potentially hazardous" asteroids near Earth - 330ft wide or larger - to make estimates about how many are out there - and the figure is a terrifying 47,000.The WISE survey now estimates there are 47,000 "potentially hazardous" asteroids.The PHAs (potentially hazardous asteroids) have the closest orbits to Earth's, coming within five million miles and they are big enough to survive ... more The little asteroid 2012 KA passed near Earth on May 17 before heading back out into space. Credit: JPL The new results come from the asteroid-hunting portion of the WISE mission, called NEOWISE.The project sampled 107 PHAs to make predictions about the entire population as a whole. The telescope on the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, is shown here with the aperture cover removed. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Dynamics Lab Findings indicate there are roughly 4,700 PHAs, plus or minus 1,500, with diameters larger than 330 feet. So far, an estimated 20 to 30 percent of these objects have been found.Scientists have also drawn up a league table of the countries which will be worst affected in the event of an asteroid strike.
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NASA's Wide Field Infrared Survey Explorer has sampled 107 "potentially hazardous" asteroids near Earth - 330ft wide or larger - to make estimates about how many are out there - and the figure is a terrifying 47,000.The WISE survey now estimates there are 47,000 "potentially hazardous" asteroids.The PHAs (potentially hazardous asteroids) have the closest orbits to Earth's, coming within five million miles and they are big enough to survive .
NASA's Wide Field Infrared Survey Explorer has sampled 107 "potentially hazardous" asteroids near Earth - 330ft wide or larger - to make estimates about how many are out there - and the figure is a terrifying 47,000.The WISE survey now estimates there are 47,000 "potentially hazardous" asteroids.The PHAs (potentially hazardous asteroids) have the closest orbits to Earth's, coming within five million miles and they are big enough to survive .
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In a new study, scientists have identified the countries that are most likely to be worst hit by the catastrophic damage caused by asteroids.Research from the University of Southhampton have identified for the first time those which will suffer catastrophic loss of life or be so crippled it will be almost impossible for them to recover.The top ten countries most at risk are: China, Indonesia, India, Japan, the U.S, the Philippines, Italy, the
In a new study, scientists have identified the countries that are most likely to be worst hit by the catastrophic damage caused by asteroids.Research from the University of Southhampton have identified for the first time those which will suffer catastrophic loss of life or be so crippled it will be almost impossible for them to recover.The top ten countries most at risk are: China, Indonesia, India, Japan, the U.S, the Philippines, Italy, the
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An Egyptian sunrise at Giza ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER SVETLANA BAGHAWAN worked for 13 years as a flight attendant, a job that gave her the opportunity to travel and explore places close to her heart and of her dreams. Now blessed with a four-year-old daughter, she runs a beauty salon and spa in Kolkata but her restless traveler's spirit never leaves her alone. Thanks to her supportive husband and family, she backpacks as a single woman traveler all ... more A view of the shimmering Red Sea from the beach at Hurghada Read the related blog post on travels in Egypt A Luxor sunset
An Egyptian sunrise at Giza ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER SVETLANA BAGHAWAN worked for 13 years as a flight attendant, a job that gave her the opportunity to travel and explore places close to her heart and of her dreams. Now blessed with a four-year-old daughter, she runs a beauty salon and spa in Kolkata but her restless traveler's spirit never leaves her alone. Thanks to her supportive husband and family, she backpacks as a single woman traveler all ... more A view of the shimmering Red Sea from the beach at Hurghada Read the related blog post on travels in Egypt A Luxor sunset
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An Egyptian sunrise at Giza ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER SVETLANA BAGHAWAN worked for 13 years as a flight attendant, a job that gave her the opportunity to travel and explore places close to her heart and of her dreams. Now blessed with a four-year-old daughter, she runs a beauty salon and spa in Kolkata but her restless traveler's spirit never leaves her alone. Thanks to her supportive husband and family, she backpacks as a single woman traveler all ... more A view of the shimmering Red Sea from the beach at Hurghada
An Egyptian sunrise at Giza ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER SVETLANA BAGHAWAN worked for 13 years as a flight attendant, a job that gave her the opportunity to travel and explore places close to her heart and of her dreams. Now blessed with a four-year-old daughter, she runs a beauty salon and spa in Kolkata but her restless traveler's spirit never leaves her alone. Thanks to her supportive husband and family, she backpacks as a single woman traveler all ... more A view of the shimmering Red Sea from the beach at Hurghada
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