NASA is evaluating a last-resort option that sounds like science fiction: a potential nuclear strike against an asteroid known as 2024 YR4. Originally flagged as a possible Earth impact risk, updated projections now suggest it is more likely to collide with the Moon in 2032 — but the consequences could still affect us.<br /><br />A lunar impact from a skyscraper-sized asteroid could eject massive amounts of debris into space, dramatically increasing micrometeoroid activity near Earth and putting satellites, space stations, and astronauts at risk. Any attempt to deflect the object carries its own dangers, as even a small miscalculation could worsen the trajectory.<br /><br />While the probability of impact remains low, the discussion highlights a new reality: planetary defense is no longer science fiction — it’s an urgent challenge of the near future.<br /><br />Subscribe for more deep dives into space threats, NASA missions, and the hidden risks shaping our cosmic neighborhood. Animation is created by Bright Side. <br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br />Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ <br /><br />Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV <br />Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz <br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br />Our Social Media: <br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightplanet/ <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official <br />TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en <br /><br />Stock materials (photos, footages and other): <br />https://www.depositphotos.com <br />https://www.shutterstock.com <br />https://www.eastnews.ru <br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br />For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me <br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br />This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.
