NASA’s New Update RevealsThe Truth About Asteroid 2024 YR4

NASA has updated its risk assessment for asteroid 2024 YR4, a near-Earth object with an early 2% chance of impact in 2032. But should we be concerned? In this video, we break down how scientists calculate impact probabilities, compare YR4 to similar asteroids, and explore how we track and defend against space threats. Will the risk drop to zero? What happens next? Watch now to learn the facts about asteroid tracking and planetary defense!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:06 Updated Risk Assessment of Asteroid 2024 YR4
03:11 Asteroids Similar to 2024 YR4
05:05 Other Potentially Dangerous Near-Earth Objects
07:33 Outro
07:44 Enjoy

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[isatousarr]

Asteroid tracking and planetary defense are critical areas of research in the ongoing effort to safeguard Earth from potential space threats. While the recent update on asteroid 2024 YR4's impact probability is concerning, it's important to recognize how scientists assess and monitor such risks, and how planetary defense technologies have evolved.

The process of calculating impact probabilities for near-Earth objects (NEOs) like YR4 involves rigorous observations, advanced modeling, and continuous monitoring. Asteroids are tracked using telescopes and radar systems, which measure their size, speed, and trajectory. With this data, scientists can calculate the likelihood of a future impact by comparing the object's orbit with Earth's path. In the case of YR4, the current 2% risk in 2032 indicates that while the possibility exists, it is relatively low, and the situation will continue to be monitored closely.

One of the challenges in tracking asteroids is that many of them are difficult to detect, especially those in the size range of smaller, but still potentially dangerous, objects. To address this, space agencies around the world, including NASA, have been developing more sophisticated methods of identifying and tracking NEOs. The Sentinel program, for example, is designed to detect asteroids that might pose a risk to Earth by utilizing infrared sensors. Additionally, ground-based observatories are constantly scanning the sky to spot any new objects.

When it comes to planetary defense, scientists are exploring a variety of strategies to mitigate the risk of an asteroid impact. These include concepts like "kinetic impactors, " which involve sending spacecraft to collide with an asteroid and change its trajectory, or using gravity tractors, which would slowly pull an asteroid off course using the gravitational force of a spacecraft. Another potential strategy is nuclear disruption, which would involve detonating a device near or on an asteroid to alter its course. However, such methods are still in the research and development phase and would likely only be implemented if an imminent threat was detected.

While the probability of a catastrophic asteroid impact remains low, ongoing advancements in asteroid tracking and planetary defense are crucial to ensuring that we remain prepared for any potential threat. As scientists continue to refine their detection methods and develop new defense technologies, the risk of a major impact can be managed, and in many cases, reduced to nearly zero. The future of planetary defense lies in continued investment in research, global collaboration, and preparedness for potential space threats.

[Nightshft]

This is like saying we don't need planetary defense. We just need scientists that work hard on getting lower probabilities.

[jjasper]

Government, theres a two percent chance of impact.

Government theres a zero percent chance of impact....look over there while we dig this giant bunker!

[Bharathi_Yash]

NASA ❤ Historically, as more observational data becomes available, the estimated risk of impact for such objects often decreases. The probability, while higher than typical for near-Earth objects, still suggests a 97.7% likelihood that the asteroid will safely pass by our planet.

[Pines_stuff]

And its chance just increased by 1%, i believe its going to hit earth

[rRobertSmith]

A 2% chance of a 5 year nuclear winter is way too much, they need a better planetary defense program!

[edgogin]

When is Vegas going to calculate the odds and get into this action?

[garyturner]

As video says at 2:10 the initial calculations when the Apotheis asteriod was discovered in 2005 sorry for the spelling, , it showed there was small chance of it colliding with the earth 2029, but later calculations showed it will now miss us in 2029.

[Alien_O]

Earthlings dont worry. We aliens will divert it if it poses a risk. 👽

[digitalT]

are we sure "this asteroid" isn't just David Beckhams penalty from Euro 2004 on its return loop? If so don't worry it will definitely miss.

[paradox-dw]

I live in America and this asteroid is predicted to only affect South America, Africa, and Asia

[Nylon_riot]

This isn't how stochachacity works. Each of these events are unique in their variables. The results of one event don't exclude another.

[RESISTANCE..]

Well this is the first I've ever heard about this apart from in disaster movies !

[kaeosfactory]

Even if it does hit. It will break apart b4 then and be less of a problem when it impacts. It will take 15s to hit by the time we see it approaching. And the best part is that it will hit in the middle of nowhere.

[JeffSwope-kp]

It’s not the asteroid with your name on it you have to worry about. it’s all the others that are just addressed to “whom it may concern”. I hope the math is spot on. The younger driyas event was a bad day.

[Hawks-sb]

Could the scientists develop a solar deflector?
Bouncing the sunrays offer deflector onto the asteroid to push it away

[Weirdkauz]

I wish we'd bury our differences and worked on protecting Earth.

[Covertfacecamo]

Hi I feel there is something the Bermuda triangle can react with, my suggestion is ice because it's the furthest part if there is a ice wall of course .... Would love to know

[rtraveller]

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[robjackson]

SpaceX makes Nasa look like jr college dropouts. 😂😂😂