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Feb. 15, 2013

Tracking a Space Rock's Streak Past Earth

Asteroid 2012 DA14 spans half a football field, and will whiz by the Earth a mere 17,000 miles above us--closer than many satellites.

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Sep. 09, 2011

‘Move An Asteroid’ Competition May Help Protect Planet

This year’s ‘Move an Asteroid’ competition winner shares her idea.

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