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Asteroid double the size of Pyramid Giza to enter Earth’s orbit on September 6 – The Indian Express

The massive asteroid has been classified as an Apollo asteroid because it crosses Earth’s orbit. It was first spotted by astronomers a decade ago and called 465824 (2010 FR).

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By: Tech Desk | New Delhi |
Updated: September 6, 2020 12:21:39 pm
The asteroid is believed to be twice the size of Pyramids of Giza (Source: Representational Image/Getty)National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been tracking an asteroid which is twice as big as the iconic Egyptian monument, Pyramid of Giza. The gigantic celestial object is expected to collide with Earth’s orbit at around 15:30 IST on September 6. As per the reports, the asteroid is up to 270 metre wide and 88…

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