NASA warns of asteroid that could hit Earth causing 'immense suffering and death'
NASA scientists have issued a stark warning over an asteroid that could hit the Earth causing “immense suffering and death”.
The space agency is sending a probe to collect rock samples from the asteroid dubbed 'Bennu'.
Bennu can be seen every six years from Earth – but in 2135 it is expected to pass between us and the Moon.
That could tweak its orbit and set it on a direct course for our planet.
Experts fear that such a change will result in mass destruction, with Nasa investigator Dante Lauretta warning: “It may be destined to cause immense suffering and death."
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