Incoming! Two Asteroids at Breakneck Speeds Whizzing Towards Earth Have NASA on Alert

https://sputniknews.com/science/202003021078448093-incoming-two-asteroids-at-breakneck-speeds-whizzing-towards-earth-have-nasa-on-alert/ ^ | 0915 GMT 02.03.2020

[BenLurkin]

Two asteroids projected to come zooming past planet Earth on 2 March have had NASA on alert, with its Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) tracking the wayward space rocks that possess orbits intersecting Earth’s trajectory.

The first asteroid to venture into Earth’s vicinity has been dubbed 2020 DZ3. With an orbit that goes through the paths of Mercury and Venus, according to CNEOS’ database, the asteroid has built up a speed of over 48,000 miles per hour and boasts an estimated diameter of about 154 feet (47 Meters). This asteroid’s next near-Earth approach is calculated to happen on 28 September 2022.

The other space traveler is trailing behind, both smaller and slower than 2020 DZ3.

Expert calculations show that 2020 DZ3, due to its size and speed, could potentially result in an impact, while 2020 DD4 would most likely burn up in the atmosphere.

[BenLurkin]

We're all going to die!!!!!

[DannyTN]

Dang, I thought we had 11 years left.

[Red Badger]

No problemo, simply shoot a bunch of missiles at it.
I saw it on a movie once...........

[outofsalt]

Has Elizabeth Warren announced a plan?

[dfwgator]

Bruce Willis, White Courtesy Phone!

[rktman]

CLIMAGEDDON don’t hold a candle to this kind of scenario. Now to find a desk to hide under..............

[MuttTheHoople]

Where’s Bruce Willis?

[Tench_Coxe]

Bets on the first politician or Lefty pundit to blame it on Trump.....

[BigEdLB]

If it hits magic mulla central in Tehran, no big deal. But Mo will be working overtime at the virgin plant

[Karma_Sherab]

If it hits magic mulla central in Tehran, no big deal. But Mo will be working overtime at the virgin plant

Maybe the pull of the meteorite at Mecca will pull it in....

[Political Junkie Too]

Expert calculations show that 2020 DZ3, due to its size and speed, could potentially result in an impact

I hope it hits my neighbor's house. He always plays his stereo too loud. 🏠 ^☄

-PJ

[DannyTN]

Would you rather...

Death from Coronavirus or death from asteroid?

[b4its2late]

No more corona virus worries!

[TangledUpInBlue]

Does this count as climate change?

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

California, New York and New Joisey will simply pass laws making themselves to be Asteroid Free Zones, and illegal to hit their states with asteroids.

[Mopp4]

Death from asteroids in Uranus is much worse.....

[rktman]

Hmmmm. Well, if some demorone were to be inserted in the WH it could be death by assholes. Asteroid might be quicker. Or it could cause a “nuke-u-lar winter” which would drag our demise out painfully long. No matter what, sooner or later, we’re all going.

[Lurkina.n.Learnin]

I’ve had roids. No fun at all.

[samtheman]

One thing I agreed with Obama on (or at least with Obama’s NASA), was that asteroid missions should be the number one priority.

Not just for planetary protection (which is a biggie) but also for space mining (which is also a biggie).

[Political Junkie Too]

Maybe the pull of the meteorite at Mecca will pull it in....

Remember her?

-PJ