What are the chances of the Earth being hit from an asteroid, comet or any other near-earth object (NEO)? Well, considering that our home is a tiny speck in a massive galaxy, the chances are pretty slim and for that, we thank our lucky stars.

Have burning questions about asteroids? Our experts have answers!

Our solar system is littered with asteroids and comets and sometimes they get a little close to Earth. When an asteroid or comet looks like it could come near our home planet, we keep close watch to warn of any potential impacts.

Here’s what you need to know about how we find, track, and monitor these near-Earth objects:

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