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[NASA] A small natural object 1.5-5 feet was predicted to impact Earth’s atmosphere northwest of Australia & safely disintegrate today, 12:14 p.m. EDT. This is only the 13th small object detected in space prior to impact. These scenarios provide an invaluable test of our planetary defense capability


A small natural object 1.5-5 feet (0.5-1.5m) is predicted to impact Earth’s atmosphere just northwest of Australia and safely disintegrate today, Sept. 6, 12:14 p.m. EDT. While not a hazard, scenarios like this provide an invaluable test of our planetary defense capabilities to monitor for larger o…

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