Asteroid Near-Miss and SpaceX’s Historic Splashdown

In today's episode, we delve into NASA's close monitoring of Asteroid 2024 YR4, initially feared as a 'city-killer,' and its potential lunar impact. We also celebrate SpaceX's Fram2 mission, marking a milestone in private space exploration with its successful Pacific Ocean splashdown. Plus, updates on NASA's Earth observation advancements and challenges. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.



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