Tesla Roadster in Space Has 22% Chance of Earth Impact

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Tesla Roadster in Space Has 22% Chance of Earth Impact
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Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a Tesla Roadster into space in 2018, and it has since orbited the Sun 4.1 times. Astronomers estimate a 22% chance of the car hitting Earth over millions of years, with a close approach expected in 2047. The study on its orbit and potential impact is published in Aerospace.

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