Ultra-precise tracking virtually rules out near term impact by asteroid Bennu
Source: Spaceflight Now
Date Published: 08/13/2021
In September 2135, the 1,600-foot-wide asteroid Bennu will pass between the Earth and the moon and while scientists said Wednesday there is no chance of a collision, Earth’s gravity will alter the interloper’s trajectory, raising the possibility of an impact during a subsequent close encounter.
