Impact Odds Widen To 1 In 10,000
2007 WD5 Mars Collision Effectively Ruled Out As Impact Odds Widen To 1 In 10,000
Pasadena CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2008 - Since our last update,
we have received numerous tracking measurements of
asteroid 2007 WD5 from four different observatories.
These new data have led to a significant reduction in the
position uncertainties during the asteroid's close approach
to Mars on Jan. 30, 2008. As a result, the impact probability
has dropped dramatically, to approximately 0.01% or 1 in
10,000 odds, effectively ruling out ...
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