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RobertEarl

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1. This is the closest one yet

Reply to underpants (Original post)

Thu Feb 14, 2013, 09:44 PM

Feb 2013

At least since NASA was formed. We know earth has been hit before, even NASA says so. And just look at the cratered Moon!

I for one hope NASA tells us if one is gonna hit us. Or do I? Hmmm....

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NASA to Chronicle Close Earth Flyby of Asteroid (LIVE 2pm tomorrow) [View all] underpants Feb 2013 OP

This is the closest one yet RobertEarl Feb 2013 #1

We'll know if one is going to hit, if anybody knows. longship Feb 2013 #7

So we will know RobertEarl Feb 2013 #8

It couldn't be kept secret. longship Feb 2013 #10

"protecting our home planet from them"? bluedigger Feb 2013 #2

!!! BumRushDaShow Feb 2013 #3

Bruce Willis is standing by. Towlie Feb 2013 #9

I was going to post the group-walk pic from that movie underpants Feb 2013 #17

There are a number of working possibilities. We've sent stuff up to flyby and orbit AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #16

19:25 UTC Bosonic Feb 2013 #4

Thanks davidpdx Feb 2013 #15

NASA is the best of my tax dollars spent RoccoR5955 Feb 2013 #5

I have always appreciated NASA and the new knowledge we gain from space exploration davidpdx Feb 2013 #14

And "space" isn't the only thing NASA researches. kentauros Feb 2013 #20

I think if it hits the earth, it will hit the eastern hemisphere LeftInTX Feb 2013 #6

There is always the downside isn't there? underpants Feb 2013 #18

Closest flyby point is Indonesia mainer Feb 2013 #21

If this doesn't make you take notice exboyfil Feb 2013 #11

I wanna see one actually hit the moon.... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #13

Message auto-removed I am Ian Feb 2013 #12

What region will be below it as it passes? bigworld Feb 2013 #19