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NASA: teleconference about the asteroid which will pass close to the Earth on February 15 (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - No danger, but just an important possibility for scientists
On Friday 15 February 2013 an asteroid with a diameter of 150 feet (roughly 45 metres) will pass very close to the Earth. No danger for our planet, of course: in the space the concept of proximity is relative, and DA 14, this is the name of the asteroid, will never be closer than 17,200 miles (almost 28,000 km). No problem also for the satellites and for the International Space Station, which are located...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1149519
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency