'Planet killer' asteroids pose no threat to Earth for at least 1,000 years — but smaller rocks could still be a problem
When you purchase through links on our site , we may earn an affiliate commission . Here ’s how it works . Rest easy : Earth in all likelihood wo n’t be creamed by a orca asteroid in the next 1,000 days . fresh research accepted for issue in The Astronomical Journal and usable on the preprint serverarXiv.orgfinds that none of the kilometer - all-inclusive ( 0.6 mile ) asteroids that travel near Earth are likely to hit the planet in the next millenary ....