At the same time, according to NASA’s estimate, there is a 1 in 560 chance that this asteroid will hit the Earth. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory monitors any threats from space. This sky rock has been named 2023 DW. This is the only object in NASA’s risk list. This asteroid is the size of an Olympic swimming pool. NASA said that the risk of collision of this asteroid is very less. NASA engineer Davide Farnocchia said, ‘This object is not particularly worrying.’
1448 asteroids in NASA’s risk list
According to CNN, it is common that when an asteroid is discovered, it is initially considered more dangerous. However, when more analysis of this new asteroid is done, then the possibility of danger decreases. There are 1448 asteroids in NASA’s risk list and the risk of 2023 DW is the highest. This asteroid is not going to come towards the earth for the next two decades. This asteroid is 160 feet. Asteroid 2023 DW is orbiting the Sun.
According to NASA, between the years 2047 and 2054, 9 other asteroids will come close to the Earth. This sky rock was seen in space for the first time on 2 February. This asteroid is traveling at 25 km per second and now it is at a distance of 18 million km from the earth. It is orbiting the Sun every 271 days. NASA recently successfully tested its Dart mission. Through this, she has now become successful in the technique of destroying an asteroid on the way.