How Nasa is tracking the “city-killer” asteroid
Mar 03, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1057
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Episode description
The risk of a large asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 has dropped to nearly zero – but it could still hit the moon. Nasa’s Acting Planetary Defense Officer explains how her team is assessing the risk.
Reporter: Patricia Clarke
Producer: Patricia Clarke
Host: Claudia Williams
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
Photography: Joe Mee
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