Asteroid 2026 DG7 passes by Earth: Is it a threat?
Technology
No need to panic, asteroid 2026 DG7, about the size of a basketball court, just cruised by Earth at a safe distance of 2.24 million miles on 27 February 2026 (Friday).
Even though that sounds far, astronomers actually consider it pretty close when it comes to space.
NASA, ISRO tracking near-Earth asteroid
NASA is keeping a close eye on this speedy asteroid (it's zipping along at nearly 57960km/h) to make sure its path stays predictable.
Tracking asteroids like this helps scientists improve their observation skills and sharpen up planetary defense plans.
On the global front, ISRO (India's space agency) is teaming up with other countries for future missions, like studying near-Earth asteroids, to better understand these cosmic visitors and keep Earth safe.