Cosmic Objects That Could Hit Earth: Real Threats and What Scientists Are Saying
Asteroid Bennu has a 1 in 2,700 chance of impacting Earth on September 24, 2182, with no risk for at least a century, according to NASA. 1950 DA, 1.3 km wide, could hit in 2880 with a 1 in 34,500 chance. Several other tracked asteroids, including Apophis and 2023 DW, have had their impact risks downgraded or removed. NASA’s 2022 DART mission proved asteroid deflection is possible.