NASA Tracks Close Asteroid Flyby — Here's Why It Matters

A building-sized asteroid named 2022 YS5 is making a close approach to Earth on July 17, and space agencies across the globe are watching closely. While NASA and ISRO confirm there's no danger, this high-speed flyby is a powerful reminder of why planetary defense matters.

Measuring around 120 feet wide and traveling at over 14,000 mph, 2022 YS5 will pass within 4.15 million kilometers of Earth—astronomically close. Scientists emphasize that even small orbital changes can turn harmless space rocks into threats. That’s why India is already preparing for Apophis 2029, a much larger asteroid set to pass Earth in just a few years.
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