NASA is preparing for what will happen in the collision of an asteroid with the Earth, which is rapidly approaching the planet.
Thus, space
the body is approximately 300 meters. Following preliminary reports, the asteroid
may collide with Earth April 29, 2027, reports “Диалог.UA” referring to the BBC.
As reported, asteroid
was discovered a month ago. It is noted that its trajectory is constantly being updated.
According to scientists, the probability of collision is 1/100. You know, on
the moment, the list of potentially dangerous celestial bodies, there are 74
space object, which are a threat to the Earth.
In the history of our planet catastrophic collisions with celestial bodies has already occurred. So,
one happened 66 million years ago that caused mass extinction of forms
life that lived on Earth during the Mesozoic era, including dinosaur.
Yesterday, April 29,
Washington opened the conference, which discussed ways to save
planet. NASA regularly practiced scenarios such as collision with 2016
year. However, these exercises are certainly the most ambitious.
It is noted that the teachings
will last a week. During this time participants will discuss possible options
change the trajectory of the asteroid, the ways of coordination of work, sources
funding, including options for how best to tell people the news
possible imminent Armageddon.
Recall that NASA did
important statement about the crew “space walk”.