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NASA Lowers Impact Probability of Asteroid 2024 YR4 After New Data

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Asteroid 2024 YR4, initially flagged as a potential threat due to its size and energy potential, has been downgraded after refined observations. NASA now estimates just a 0.28 percent chance of impact in 2032, significantly reducing concerns. The rapid fluctuation in risk assessment was expected, as ongoing astronomical observations provide more precise trajectory dat…Asteroid 2024 YR4, initially flagged as a potential threat due to its size and energy potential, has been downgraded after refined observations. NASA now estimates just a 0.28 percent chance of impact in 2032, significantly reducing concerns. The rapid fluctuation in risk assessment was expected, as ongoing astronomical observations provide more precise trajectory dat…