“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”

[Lynn McGuire]

“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”

https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-asteroids-threatening-earth.html

“On Dec. 3, the small asteroid COWECP5 streaked into Earth's atmosphere
and exploded in a fiery display above Siberia. While the event was
dramatic, it was ultimately harmless because the space rock was only 70
centimeters across and disintegrated before it could cause any damage.”

"If the asteroid had been larger, it could have caused significant
damage on the ground. And if it had been a true "city killer," like the
400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers feared would hit Earth on
Christmas Day in 2004, seven hours would not have been enough time to
evacuate millions of people or devise a defense strategy."

"Every day, Earth is bombarded by an estimated 100 tons of space debris,
most of which burns up harmlessly in the atmosphere. But every now and
then, something much larger and more dangerous appears."

"Astronomers have identified 36,765 NEOs, including more than 11,000
that are over 140 meters across and 868 that are larger than a
kilometer. Out of those NEOs, 1,714 are considered potentially
hazardous, meaning there's a non-zero chance they could collide with Earth."

Um, 400 meter diameter is a quarter mile diameter. That would have
left a big mark somewhere.

Lynn

[Cryptoengineer]

Post by Lynn McGuire
“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-
asteroids-threatening-earth.html
“On Dec. 3, the small asteroid COWECP5 streaked into Earth's atmosphere
and exploded in a fiery display above Siberia. While the event was
dramatic, it was ultimately harmless because the space rock was only 70
centimeters across and disintegrated before it could cause any damage.”
"If the asteroid had been larger, it could have caused significant
damage on the ground. And if it had been a true "city killer," like the
400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers feared would hit Earth on
Christmas Day in 2004, seven hours would not have been enough time to
evacuate millions of people or devise a defense strategy."
"Every day, Earth is bombarded by an estimated 100 tons of space debris,
most of which burns up harmlessly in the atmosphere. But every now and
then, something much larger and more dangerous appears."
"Astronomers have identified 36,765 NEOs, including more than 11,000
that are over 140 meters across and 868 that are larger than a
kilometer. Out of those NEOs, 1,714 are considered potentially
hazardous, meaning there's a non-zero chance they could collide with Earth."
Um, 400 meter diameter is a quarter mile diameter.   That would have
left a big mark somewhere.

NASA isn't 'hiding' a damn thing. This is just another example of the
crap style of 'journalism' found on the internet - the success of a
journalist is measured by how clickworthy the title is.

pt

[Bobbie Sellers]

Post by Cryptoengineer

Post by Lynn McGuire
“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-
asteroids-threatening-earth.html
“On Dec. 3, the small asteroid COWECP5 streaked into Earth's
atmosphere and exploded in a fiery display above Siberia. While the
event was dramatic, it was ultimately harmless because the space rock
was only 70 centimeters across and disintegrated before it could cause
any damage.”
"If the asteroid had been larger, it could have caused significant
damage on the ground. And if it had been a true "city killer," like
the 400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers feared would hit Earth on
Christmas Day in 2004, seven hours would not have been enough time to
evacuate millions of people or devise a defense strategy."
"Every day, Earth is bombarded by an estimated 100 tons of space
debris, most of which burns up harmlessly in the atmosphere. But every
now and then, something much larger and more dangerous appears."
"Astronomers have identified 36,765 NEOs, including more than 11,000
that are over 140 meters across and 868 that are larger than a
kilometer. Out of those NEOs, 1,714 are considered potentially
hazardous, meaning there's a non-zero chance they could collide with Earth."
Um, 400 meter diameter is a quarter mile diameter.   That would have
left a big mark somewhere.

NASA isn't 'hiding' a damn thing. This is just another example of the
crap style of 'journalism' found on the internet - the success of a
journalist is measured by how clickworthy the title is.
pt

100 years back we did not worry about asteroid impacts
and we should not worry about it now. Either we get a very bad
one or a survivable one. Can we prevent it yet? I think
we fall a bit short there yet but maybe soon in the meantime
we have lots of stuff to worry about and to act upon like
Global overheating and the endless wars of the hyper-
acquisitive.That is what billionaires have the lobes for.

bliss

[Cryptoengineer]

Post by Cryptoengineer

Post by Lynn McGuire
“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-
asteroids-threatening-earth.html
“On Dec. 3, the small asteroid COWECP5 streaked into Earth's
atmosphere and exploded in a fiery display above Siberia. While the
event was dramatic, it was ultimately harmless because the space rock
was only 70 centimeters across and disintegrated before it could
cause any damage.”
"If the asteroid had been larger, it could have caused significant
damage on the ground. And if it had been a true "city killer," like
the 400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers feared would hit Earth
on Christmas Day in 2004, seven hours would not have been enough time
to evacuate millions of people or devise a defense strategy."
"Every day, Earth is bombarded by an estimated 100 tons of space
debris, most of which burns up harmlessly in the atmosphere. But
every now and then, something much larger and more dangerous appears."
"Astronomers have identified 36,765 NEOs, including more than 11,000
that are over 140 meters across and 868 that are larger than a
kilometer. Out of those NEOs, 1,714 are considered potentially
hazardous, meaning there's a non-zero chance they could collide with Earth."
Um, 400 meter diameter is a quarter mile diameter.   That would have
left a big mark somewhere.

NASA isn't 'hiding' a damn thing. This is just another example of the
crap style of 'journalism' found on the internet - the success of a
journalist is measured by how clickworthy the title is.
pt

    100 years back we did not worry about asteroid impacts
and we should not worry about it now. Either we get a very bad
one  or a survivable one.  Can we prevent it yet?  I think
we fall a bit short there yet but maybe soon in the meantime
we have lots of stuff to worry about and to act upon like
Global overheating and the endless wars of the hyper-
acquisitive.That is what billionaires have the lobes for.

The DART mission in 2021 demonstrated a substantial redirection
of a 160 meter asteroid.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Asteroid_Redirection_Test#

So, yes, we *can* do something about it.

pt

[D]

Post by Cryptoengineer

Post by Cryptoengineer

“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-
asteroids-threatening-earth.html
“On Dec. 3, the small asteroid COWECP5 streaked into Earth's atmosphere
and exploded in a fiery display above Siberia. While the event was
dramatic, it was ultimately harmless because the space rock was only 70
centimeters across and disintegrated before it could cause any damage.”
"If the asteroid had been larger, it could have caused significant damage
on the ground. And if it had been a true "city killer," like the
400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers feared would hit Earth on
Christmas Day in 2004, seven hours would not have been enough time to
evacuate millions of people or devise a defense strategy."
"Every day, Earth is bombarded by an estimated 100 tons of space debris,
most of which burns up harmlessly in the atmosphere. But every now and
then, something much larger and more dangerous appears."
"Astronomers have identified 36,765 NEOs, including more than 11,000 that
are over 140 meters across and 868 that are larger than a kilometer. Out
of those NEOs, 1,714 are considered potentially hazardous, meaning
there's a non-zero chance they could collide with Earth."
Um, 400 meter diameter is a quarter mile diameter.   That would have left
a big mark somewhere.

NASA isn't 'hiding' a damn thing. This is just another example of the
crap style of 'journalism' found on the internet - the success of a
journalist is measured by how clickworthy the title is.
pt

    100 years back we did not worry about asteroid impacts
and we should not worry about it now. Either we get a very bad
one  or a survivable one.  Can we prevent it yet?  I think
we fall a bit short there yet but maybe soon in the meantime
we have lots of stuff to worry about and to act upon like
Global overheating and the endless wars of the hyper-
acquisitive.That is what billionaires have the lobes for.

The DART mission in 2021 demonstrated a substantial redirection
of a 160 meter asteroid.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Asteroid_Redirection_Test#
So, yes, we *can* do something about it.
pt

Let's take a page from the Enchiridion. Worry about what you can control,
and leave the rest. So for all of us who are not rocket engineers, or
responsible for NASAs budget, we can just peacefully get on with our work.
=)

[Charles Packer]

Post by D

Post by Cryptoengineer

Post by Lynn McGuire
“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-
asteroids-threatening-earth.html
“On Dec. 3, the small asteroid COWECP5 streaked into Earth's
atmosphere and exploded in a fiery display above Siberia. While the
event was dramatic, it was ultimately harmless because the space
rock was only 70 centimeters across and disintegrated before it
could cause any damage.”
"If the asteroid had been larger, it could have caused significant
damage on the ground. And if it had been a true "city killer," like
the 400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers feared would hit Earth
on Christmas Day in 2004, seven hours would not have been enough
time to evacuate millions of people or devise a defense strategy."
...
Um, 400 meter diameter is a quarter mile diameter.   That would have
left a big mark somewhere.

NASA isn't 'hiding' a damn thing. This is just another example of the
crap style of 'journalism' found on the internet - the success of a
journalist is measured by how clickworthy the title is.
pt

    100 years back we did not worry about asteroid impacts
and we should not worry about it now. Either we get a very bad one  or
a survivable one.  Can we prevent it yet?  I think we fall a bit short
there yet but maybe soon in the meantime we have lots of stuff to
worry about and to act upon like Global overheating and the endless
wars of the hyper- acquisitive.That is what billionaires have the
lobes for.

The DART mission in 2021 demonstrated a substantial redirection of a
160 meter asteroid.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Asteroid_Redirection_Test#
So, yes, we *can* do something about it.
pt

Let's take a page from the Enchiridion. Worry about what you can
control, and leave the rest. So for all of us who are not rocket
engineers, or responsible for NASAs budget, we can just peacefully get
on with our work.
=)

...And wonder about the complete fiction of the statement in
the article referring to "the 400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers
feared would hit Earth on Christmas Day in 2004."

[Cryptoengineer]

Post by Charles Packer

Post by D

Post by Cryptoengineer

Post by Lynn McGuire
“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-
asteroids-threatening-earth.html
“On Dec. 3, the small asteroid COWECP5 streaked into Earth's
atmosphere and exploded in a fiery display above Siberia. While the
event was dramatic, it was ultimately harmless because the space
rock was only 70 centimeters across and disintegrated before it
could cause any damage.”
"If the asteroid had been larger, it could have caused significant
damage on the ground. And if it had been a true "city killer," like
the 400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers feared would hit Earth
on Christmas Day in 2004, seven hours would not have been enough
time to evacuate millions of people or devise a defense strategy."
...
Um, 400 meter diameter is a quarter mile diameter.   That would have
left a big mark somewhere.

NASA isn't 'hiding' a damn thing. This is just another example of the
crap style of 'journalism' found on the internet - the success of a
journalist is measured by how clickworthy the title is.
pt

    100 years back we did not worry about asteroid impacts
and we should not worry about it now. Either we get a very bad one  or
a survivable one.  Can we prevent it yet?  I think we fall a bit short
there yet but maybe soon in the meantime we have lots of stuff to
worry about and to act upon like Global overheating and the endless
wars of the hyper- acquisitive.That is what billionaires have the
lobes for.

The DART mission in 2021 demonstrated a substantial redirection of a
160 meter asteroid.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Asteroid_Redirection_Test#
So, yes, we *can* do something about it.
pt

Let's take a page from the Enchiridion. Worry about what you can
control, and leave the rest. So for all of us who are not rocket
engineers, or responsible for NASAs budget, we can just peacefully get
on with our work.
=)

...And wonder about the complete fiction of the statement in
the article referring to "the 400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers
feared would hit Earth on Christmas Day in 2004."

I was curious about that as well - the author of the article seemed
pretty ignorant of the field.

One of my pet peeves are the number of 'NASA says giant meteor in
close encounter with the Earth' stories in my feed. Almost invariably,
they turn out to be passing several times the distance to the moon.

pt

[Cryptoengineer]

Post by D

Post by Cryptoengineer

Post by Cryptoengineer

Post by Lynn McGuire
“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-
asteroids-threatening-earth.html
“On Dec. 3, the small asteroid COWECP5 streaked into Earth's
atmosphere and exploded in a fiery display above Siberia. While the
event was dramatic, it was ultimately harmless because the space
rock was only 70 centimeters across and disintegrated before it
could cause any damage.”
"If the asteroid had been larger, it could have caused significant
damage on the ground. And if it had been a true "city killer," like
the 400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers feared would hit Earth
on Christmas Day in 2004, seven hours would not have been enough
time to evacuate millions of people or devise a defense strategy."
"Every day, Earth is bombarded by an estimated 100 tons of space
debris, most of which burns up harmlessly in the atmosphere. But
every now and then, something much larger and more dangerous appears."
"Astronomers have identified 36,765 NEOs, including more than
11,000 that are over 140 meters across and 868 that are larger than
a kilometer. Out of those NEOs, 1,714 are considered potentially
hazardous, meaning there's a non-zero chance they could collide with Earth."
Um, 400 meter diameter is a quarter mile diameter.   That would
have left a big mark somewhere.

NASA isn't 'hiding' a damn thing. This is just another example of the
crap style of 'journalism' found on the internet - the success of a
journalist is measured by how clickworthy the title is.
pt

     100 years back we did not worry about asteroid impacts
and we should not worry about it now. Either we get a very bad
one  or a survivable one.  Can we prevent it yet?  I think
we fall a bit short there yet but maybe soon in the meantime
we have lots of stuff to worry about and to act upon like
Global overheating and the endless wars of the hyper-
acquisitive.That is what billionaires have the lobes for.

The DART mission in 2021 demonstrated a substantial redirection
of a 160 meter asteroid.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Asteroid_Redirection_Test#
So, yes, we *can* do something about it.
pt

Let's take a page from the Enchiridion. Worry about what you can
control, and leave the rest. So for all of us who are not rocket
engineers, or responsible for NASAs budget, we can just peacefully get
on with our work. =)

Indeed. However, as technology progresses, we have more and more things
that come under our control, and being concerned about them becomes
rational.

Examples: Genetic engineering, planetary defence, ethics of AI
systems.

Speculating about how individuals and societies deal with the
arrival of new capabilities is the bread and butter of science
fiction.

pt

[D]

Post by Cryptoengineer

Post by D

Post by Cryptoengineer

Post by Cryptoengineer

“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-
asteroids-threatening-earth.html
“On Dec. 3, the small asteroid COWECP5 streaked into Earth's atmosphere
and exploded in a fiery display above Siberia. While the event was
dramatic, it was ultimately harmless because the space rock was only 70
centimeters across and disintegrated before it could cause any damage.”
"If the asteroid had been larger, it could have caused significant
damage on the ground. And if it had been a true "city killer," like the
400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers feared would hit Earth on
Christmas Day in 2004, seven hours would not have been enough time to
evacuate millions of people or devise a defense strategy."
"Every day, Earth is bombarded by an estimated 100 tons of space
debris, most of which burns up harmlessly in the atmosphere. But every
now and then, something much larger and more dangerous appears."
"Astronomers have identified 36,765 NEOs, including more than 11,000
that are over 140 meters across and 868 that are larger than a
kilometer. Out of those NEOs, 1,714 are considered potentially
hazardous, meaning there's a non-zero chance they could collide with Earth."
Um, 400 meter diameter is a quarter mile diameter.   That would have
left a big mark somewhere.

NASA isn't 'hiding' a damn thing. This is just another example of the
crap style of 'journalism' found on the internet - the success of a
journalist is measured by how clickworthy the title is.
pt

     100 years back we did not worry about asteroid impacts
and we should not worry about it now. Either we get a very bad
one  or a survivable one.  Can we prevent it yet?  I think
we fall a bit short there yet but maybe soon in the meantime
we have lots of stuff to worry about and to act upon like
Global overheating and the endless wars of the hyper-
acquisitive.That is what billionaires have the lobes for.

The DART mission in 2021 demonstrated a substantial redirection
of a 160 meter asteroid.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Asteroid_Redirection_Test#
So, yes, we *can* do something about it.
pt

Let's take a page from the Enchiridion. Worry about what you can control,
and leave the rest. So for all of us who are not rocket engineers, or
responsible for NASAs budget, we can just peacefully get on with our work.
=)

Indeed. However, as technology progresses, we have more and more things
that come under our control, and being concerned about them becomes
rational.

This is the truth!

Post by Cryptoengineer
Examples: Genetic engineering, planetary defence, ethics of AI
systems.

I am active in none of those fields, so I do not worry about it. I worry
about privacy and the shrinking freedom of speech. That is probably what
comes closest to my day job and where I might exert some minimum amount of
influence.

Post by Cryptoengineer
Speculating about how individuals and societies deal with the
arrival of new capabilities is the bread and butter of science
fiction.

Sadly I am not (yet) a science fiction author, but I do enjoy speculating
and philosophizing about such topics. It does bring me pleasure though,
and not one iota of fear or worry, except the privacy issues.

I am a very long term optimistic person, and it is my firm belief that
human ingenuity and science will overcome all in the end. Sure, there will
be bumps in the road, but cometh the hour, cometh the man(kind)! =)

Post by Cryptoengineer
pt

[Paul S Person]

Post by D

Post by Cryptoengineer

Post by D

Post by Cryptoengineer

Post by Cryptoengineer

“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-
asteroids-threatening-earth.html
“On Dec. 3, the small asteroid COWECP5 streaked into Earth's atmosphere
and exploded in a fiery display above Siberia. While the event was
dramatic, it was ultimately harmless because the space rock was only 70
centimeters across and disintegrated before it could cause any damage.”
"If the asteroid had been larger, it could have caused significant
damage on the ground. And if it had been a true "city killer," like the
400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers feared would hit Earth on
Christmas Day in 2004, seven hours would not have been enough time to
evacuate millions of people or devise a defense strategy."
"Every day, Earth is bombarded by an estimated 100 tons of space
debris, most of which burns up harmlessly in the atmosphere. But every
now and then, something much larger and more dangerous appears."
"Astronomers have identified 36,765 NEOs, including more than 11,000
that are over 140 meters across and 868 that are larger than a
kilometer. Out of those NEOs, 1,714 are considered potentially
hazardous, meaning there's a non-zero chance they could collide with Earth."
Um, 400 meter diameter is a quarter mile diameter.   That would have
left a big mark somewhere.

NASA isn't 'hiding' a damn thing. This is just another example of the
crap style of 'journalism' found on the internet - the success of a
journalist is measured by how clickworthy the title is.
pt

     100 years back we did not worry about asteroid impacts
and we should not worry about it now. Either we get a very bad
one  or a survivable one.  Can we prevent it yet?  I think
we fall a bit short there yet but maybe soon in the meantime
we have lots of stuff to worry about and to act upon like
Global overheating and the endless wars of the hyper-
acquisitive.That is what billionaires have the lobes for.

The DART mission in 2021 demonstrated a substantial redirection
of a 160 meter asteroid.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Asteroid_Redirection_Test#
So, yes, we *can* do something about it.
pt

Let's take a page from the Enchiridion. Worry about what you can control,
and leave the rest. So for all of us who are not rocket engineers, or
responsible for NASAs budget, we can just peacefully get on with our work.
=)

Indeed. However, as technology progresses, we have more and more things
that come under our control, and being concerned about them becomes
rational.

This is the truth!

Post by Cryptoengineer
Examples: Genetic engineering, planetary defence, ethics of AI
systems.

I am active in none of those fields, so I do not worry about it. I worry
about privacy and the shrinking freedom of speech. That is probably what
comes closest to my day job and where I might exert some minimum amount of
influence.

Freedom of speech does not shrink. If you live in a country where
Certain Topic may not be discussed or Certain Opinions may not be
expressed or Certain Articles of Clothing are banned for ideological
reasons -- you don't have freedom of speech.

As to privacy: a sufficiently paranoid individual would simply take it
for granted that none exists in today's world, at least in the more
advanced countries. And then not worry about it.

[D]

Post by Paul S Person

Post by D
I am active in none of those fields, so I do not worry about it. I worry
about privacy and the shrinking freedom of speech. That is probably what
comes closest to my day job and where I might exert some minimum amount of
influence.

Freedom of speech does not shrink. If you live in a country where
Certain Topic may not be discussed or Certain Opinions may not be
expressed or Certain Articles of Clothing are banned for ideological
reasons -- you don't have freedom of speech.

I define it as a spectrum and not binary. That is my opinion. I think you know
what I mean.

Post by Paul S Person
As to privacy: a sufficiently paranoid individual would simply take it
for granted that none exists in today's world, at least in the more
advanced countries. And then not worry about it.

That sounds more like a future slave in socialist hell to me. But horses for courses!

[Bobbie Sellers]

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Post by Lynn McGuire
“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-
asteroids-threatening-earth.html
“On Dec. 3, the small asteroid COWECP5 streaked into Earth's
atmosphere and exploded in a fiery display above Siberia. While the
event was dramatic, it was ultimately harmless because the space
rock was only 70 centimeters across and disintegrated before it
could cause any damage.”
"If the asteroid had been larger, it could have caused significant
damage on the ground. And if it had been a true "city killer," like
the 400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers feared would hit Earth
on Christmas Day in 2004, seven hours would not have been enough
time to evacuate millions of people or devise a defense strategy."
"Every day, Earth is bombarded by an estimated 100 tons of space
debris, most of which burns up harmlessly in the atmosphere. But
every now and then, something much larger and more dangerous appears."
"Astronomers have identified 36,765 NEOs, including more than 11,000
that are over 140 meters across and 868 that are larger than a
kilometer. Out of those NEOs, 1,714 are considered potentially
hazardous, meaning there's a non-zero chance they could collide with Earth."
Um, 400 meter diameter is a quarter mile diameter.   That would have
left a big mark somewhere.

NASA isn't 'hiding' a damn thing. This is just another example of the
crap style of 'journalism' found on the internet - the success of a
journalist is measured by how clickworthy the title is.
pt

     100 years back we did not worry about asteroid impacts
and we should not worry about it now. Either we get a very bad
one  or a survivable one.  Can we prevent it yet?  I think
we fall a bit short there yet but maybe soon in the meantime
we have lots of stuff to worry about and to act upon like
Global overheating and the endless wars of the hyper-
acquisitive.That is what billionaires have the lobes for.

The DART mission in 2021 demonstrated a substantial redirection
of a 160 meter asteroid.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Asteroid_Redirection_Test#
So, yes, we *can* do something about it.
pt

But effectively without radioactive debris entering our
Orbital plan? I hope we can but the interceptors need to be
in orbit ASAP not when the threat is percieved.

Good luck to all those remaining.
bliss

[Lynn McGuire]

Post by Cryptoengineer

Post by Lynn McGuire
“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-
asteroids-threatening-earth.html
“On Dec. 3, the small asteroid COWECP5 streaked into Earth's
atmosphere and exploded in a fiery display above Siberia. While the
event was dramatic, it was ultimately harmless because the space rock
was only 70 centimeters across and disintegrated before it could cause
any damage.”
"If the asteroid had been larger, it could have caused significant
damage on the ground. And if it had been a true "city killer," like
the 400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers feared would hit Earth on
Christmas Day in 2004, seven hours would not have been enough time to
evacuate millions of people or devise a defense strategy."
"Every day, Earth is bombarded by an estimated 100 tons of space
debris, most of which burns up harmlessly in the atmosphere. But every
now and then, something much larger and more dangerous appears."
"Astronomers have identified 36,765 NEOs, including more than 11,000
that are over 140 meters across and 868 that are larger than a
kilometer. Out of those NEOs, 1,714 are considered potentially
hazardous, meaning there's a non-zero chance they could collide with Earth."
Um, 400 meter diameter is a quarter mile diameter.   That would have
left a big mark somewhere.

NASA isn't 'hiding' a damn thing. This is just another example of the
crap style of 'journalism' found on the internet - the success of a
journalist is measured by how clickworthy the title is.
pt

People think that NASA is watching all of the skies. NASA does not
discourage this but they are watching only a portion of the skies.
Maybe some day NASA will have enough money to watch all of the skies
like we think that they are.

Lynn

[Scott Lurndal]

Post by Lynn McGuire

Post by Cryptoengineer

“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.dumbshits.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-
asteroids-threatening-earth.html

NASA isn't 'hiding' a damn thing. This is just another example of the
crap style of 'journalism' found on the internet - the success of a
journalist is measured by how clickworthy the title is.
pt

People think that NASA is watching all of the skies. NASA does not
discourage this but they are watching only a portion of the skies.
Maybe some day NASA will have enough money to watch all of the skies
like we think that they are.

[Dimensional Traveler]

Post by Cryptoengineer

Post by Lynn McGuire
“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-
asteroids-threatening-earth.html
“On Dec. 3, the small asteroid COWECP5 streaked into Earth's
atmosphere and exploded in a fiery display above Siberia. While the
event was dramatic, it was ultimately harmless because the space rock
was only 70 centimeters across and disintegrated before it could
cause any damage.”
"If the asteroid had been larger, it could have caused significant
damage on the ground. And if it had been a true "city killer," like
the 400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers feared would hit Earth
on Christmas Day in 2004, seven hours would not have been enough time
to evacuate millions of people or devise a defense strategy."
"Every day, Earth is bombarded by an estimated 100 tons of space
debris, most of which burns up harmlessly in the atmosphere. But
every now and then, something much larger and more dangerous appears."
"Astronomers have identified 36,765 NEOs, including more than 11,000
that are over 140 meters across and 868 that are larger than a
kilometer. Out of those NEOs, 1,714 are considered potentially
hazardous, meaning there's a non-zero chance they could collide with Earth."
Um, 400 meter diameter is a quarter mile diameter.   That would have
left a big mark somewhere.

NASA isn't 'hiding' a damn thing. This is just another example of the
crap style of 'journalism' found on the internet - the success of a
journalist is measured by how clickworthy the title is.
pt

People think that NASA is watching all of the skies.  NASA does not
discourage this but they are watching only a portion of the skies. Maybe
some day NASA will have enough money to watch all of the skies like we
think that they are.

IIRC they depend on the large numbers of "amateur" astronomers to watch
most of the sky.

[Lynn McGuire]

Post by Dimensional Traveler

Post by Cryptoengineer

Post by Lynn McGuire
“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-
asteroids-threatening-earth.html
“On Dec. 3, the small asteroid COWECP5 streaked into Earth's
atmosphere and exploded in a fiery display above Siberia. While the
event was dramatic, it was ultimately harmless because the space
rock was only 70 centimeters across and disintegrated before it
could cause any damage.”
"If the asteroid had been larger, it could have caused significant
damage on the ground. And if it had been a true "city killer," like
the 400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers feared would hit Earth
on Christmas Day in 2004, seven hours would not have been enough
time to evacuate millions of people or devise a defense strategy."
"Every day, Earth is bombarded by an estimated 100 tons of space
debris, most of which burns up harmlessly in the atmosphere. But
every now and then, something much larger and more dangerous appears."
"Astronomers have identified 36,765 NEOs, including more than 11,000
that are over 140 meters across and 868 that are larger than a
kilometer. Out of those NEOs, 1,714 are considered potentially
hazardous, meaning there's a non-zero chance they could collide with Earth."
Um, 400 meter diameter is a quarter mile diameter.   That would have
left a big mark somewhere.

NASA isn't 'hiding' a damn thing. This is just another example of the
crap style of 'journalism' found on the internet - the success of a
journalist is measured by how clickworthy the title is.
pt

People think that NASA is watching all of the skies.  NASA does not
discourage this but they are watching only a portion of the skies.
Maybe some day NASA will have enough money to watch all of the skies
like we think that they are.

IIRC they depend on the large numbers of "amateur" astronomers to watch
most of the sky.

Yes, I would not be surprised at that.

Lynn

[Cryptoengineer]

Post by Lynn McGuire

Post by Dimensional Traveler

Post by Cryptoengineer

Post by Lynn McGuire
“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-
asteroids-threatening-earth.html
“On Dec. 3, the small asteroid COWECP5 streaked into Earth's
atmosphere and exploded in a fiery display above Siberia. While the
event was dramatic, it was ultimately harmless because the space
rock was only 70 centimeters across and disintegrated before it
could cause any damage.”
"If the asteroid had been larger, it could have caused significant
damage on the ground. And if it had been a true "city killer," like
the 400-meter-wide asteroid that astronomers feared would hit Earth
on Christmas Day in 2004, seven hours would not have been enough
time to evacuate millions of people or devise a defense strategy."
"Every day, Earth is bombarded by an estimated 100 tons of space
debris, most of which burns up harmlessly in the atmosphere. But
every now and then, something much larger and more dangerous appears."
"Astronomers have identified 36,765 NEOs, including more than
11,000 that are over 140 meters across and 868 that are larger than
a kilometer. Out of those NEOs, 1,714 are considered potentially
hazardous, meaning there's a non-zero chance they could collide with Earth."
Um, 400 meter diameter is a quarter mile diameter.   That would
have left a big mark somewhere.

NASA isn't 'hiding' a damn thing. This is just another example of the
crap style of 'journalism' found on the internet - the success of a
journalist is measured by how clickworthy the title is.
pt

People think that NASA is watching all of the skies.  NASA does not
discourage this but they are watching only a portion of the skies.
Maybe some day NASA will have enough money to watch all of the skies
like we think that they are.

IIRC they depend on the large numbers of "amateur" astronomers to
watch most of the sky.

You recall wrong.

Post by Lynn McGuire
Yes, I would not be surprised at that.

NEOWISE has been doing this for years, though its mission is
now ended.

The successor is NEO Surveyor:
https://scitechdaily.com/nasas-neowise-concludes-neo-surveyor-emerges-a-new-era-in-planetary-defense/

pt

[Scott Lurndal]

“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-asteroids-threatening-earth.html

You sure are gullible.

"Natural News (formerly NewsTarget, which is now a separate sister site)
is a far-right, anti-vaccination conspiracy theory and fake news website
known for promoting alternative medicine, pseudoscience, disinformation,
and far-right extremism.[1][9] The website began publishing articles in
2008 and is based in the United States.[1][6]

[Titus G]

Post by Scott Lurndal

Post by Lynn McGuire
“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-asteroids-threatening-earth.html

You sure are gullible.
"Natural News (formerly NewsTarget, which is now a separate sister site)
is a far-right, anti-vaccination conspiracy theory and fake news website
known for promoting alternative medicine, pseudoscience, disinformation,
and far-right extremism.[1][9] The website began publishing articles in
2008 and is based in the United States.[1][6]

Gullible? No. Just better informed than everybody else except for D and
Fourbricks.

[D]

Post by Titus G

Post by Scott Lurndal

“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-asteroids-threatening-earth.html

You sure are gullible.
"Natural News (formerly NewsTarget, which is now a separate sister site)
is a far-right, anti-vaccination conspiracy theory and fake news website
known for promoting alternative medicine, pseudoscience, disinformation,
and far-right extremism.[1][9] The website began publishing articles in
2008 and is based in the United States.[1][6]

Gullible? No. Just better informed than everybody else except for D and
Fourbricks.

This is incorrect. I am super well informed. You are not, ergo... I win
yet again!

[Robert Carnegie]

Post by Titus G

Post by Scott Lurndal

Post by Lynn McGuire
“NASA is hiding crucial details about asteroids that could THREATEN
Earth, warns senior SETI Institute astronomer”
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-12-nasa-hiding-details-about-asteroids-threatening-earth.html

You sure are gullible.
"Natural News (formerly NewsTarget, which is now a separate sister site)
is a far-right, anti-vaccination conspiracy theory and fake news website
known for promoting alternative medicine, pseudoscience, disinformation,
and far-right extremism.[1][9] The website began publishing articles in
2008 and is based in the United States.[1][6]

Gullible? No. Just better informed than everybody else except for D and
Fourbricks.

/More/ informed, but not in a good way.

As another case, I've come to believe that
any statement whatsoever which Elon Musk
desires to bring to my notice is harmful
to me, and I read accordingly - which is
to say, I don't read it.