Mysterious 3i/Atlas – a reminder of dangerous secrets that are hidden in space, which can reach high speed at any time from the -in the boundaries of the solar system. And astronomers know it. That is why they work in the planetary defense system, this is a way to protect our world if the asteroid is a threat to the Earth.
This week, the planetary defense drugs focus on important global exercises focused on asteroid 2025 FA22, which will suit the Earth without presenting any danger, but it will be an opportunity for the astronomer community.
If an asteroid 2025. FA22 will fit the ground
The European Space Agency (ESA) notes that asteroid 2025 FA22 will be held near Earth on September 18 at 07:41 UTC (09:41 CES).
Astronomers use an asteroid approach for planetary defense exercises. (Photo: ESA)
This space rock measures from 130 to 290 meters, and in the near future our world will be a little twice as a month.
This asteroid was discovered using Pan-Stars Telescope 2 in March. In the first observations, according to this, it was shown that in 2089 there was a slight likelihood of influence with the ground.
Due to the initial likelihood of exposure, as well as its size it was posted at the top of the ESA risks. However, after additional observations, astronomers were able to exclude any danger of the collision, so it was removed from the ESA risk list last May.
Asteroid FA22 2025 approaches the ground without any danger. (Photo: Browser database JPL)
Although 2025, FA22 is no risk to the Earth, astronomers see in asteroid research. In recent years, the international asteroid network announced (IAWN) has conducted observation companies focused on asteroids, and 2025 FA22 was elected for its study.
The purpose of the International Asteroid Alert 20125 FA22 is that the global planetary protection proves its ability to measure the orbit and physical characteristics of the great asteroid that goes relatively close to the ground and coordinates cooperation and exchange between its members, explains the ESA on its site.
The company will last until the end of October with the active participation of the coordinating center close to the ground.
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