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Scientists Urge Nuclear Action to Prevent Asteroid 2024 YR4's Moon Impact

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Source: Live Science
Scientists Urge Nuclear Action to Prevent Asteroid 2024 YR4's Moon Impact
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A new study discusses options for deflecting or destroying asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a small chance of hitting the moon in 2032, including nuclear options and asteroid fragmentation, emphasizing the need for further research and preparedness.

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  1. We could nuke 'city killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 before it hits the moon — if we act fast, new study warns  Live Science
  2. Scientists Consider Blowing Up Asteroid 2024 YR4 To Prevent Moon Impact  NDTV
  3. Scientists eye nuclear options as asteroid barrels toward moon  NewsNation
  4. NASA Proposes Blowing Up Asteroid 2024 YR4 So It Doesn't Hit The Moon  IFLScience
  5. Nuclear impact: Scientists say NASA should blow up asteroid headed for moon  Straight Arrow News

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