A scientist has stated that it is now too late to divert an asteroid which could potentially impact Earth in the coming years.
A recently spotted asteroid, designated 2024 YR4, has seen its likelihood of impacting Earth heightened.
According to Dr. Robin George Andrews, a volcanologist and author based in London, there are now only eight years remaining to devise a plan to counter this space threat.
The development, planning, and execution of an asteroid deflection mission require a minimum of 10 years. Unfortunately, we have limited time at our disposal.
While NASA successfully altered the course of the asteroid Dimorphos in 2022, Dr. Andrews asserts that a distinct approach will be necessary to deflect 2024 YR4.
He cautioned that it doesn't mean we can use kinetic impactors at will to deflect any asteroid.
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