CBS News: "God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says

"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says

Newsweek: NASA Tracks Asteroid Set To Make ‘Very Rare’ Closest Approach to Earth

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NASA Tracks Asteroid Set To Make ‘Very Rare’ Closest Approach to Earth

MSN: NASA tracks asteroid ahead of rare close Earth flyby in 2029

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