NASA Swift Satellite Sees 2005 YU55 Asteroid Flyby

NASA Swift Satellite Sees 2005 YU55 Asteroid Flyby

The spacecraft was purposefully pointed towards the asteroid

Short Clip of Asteroid 2005 YU55 Created

Short Clip of Asteroid 2005 YU55 Created

Experts at JPL release the video to the general public

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 8th, 2011
NASA Images Asteroid 2005 YU55 As It Approaches Earth

NASA Images Asteroid 2005 YU55 As It Approaches Earth

The space rock will pass within the orbit of the Moon

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 1st, 2011
If Asteroid 2005 YU55 Were to Hit Earth

If Asteroid 2005 YU55 Were to Hit Earth

Experts ponder the consequences of a potential impact

Flyby of Large Asteroid Expected for November 8

Flyby of Large Asteroid Expected for November 8

Space observers are currently getting their telescopes ready