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What about object 2000 SG344 - is it going to hit us in 2030?

In September 2030 object 2000 SG344 is not expected to pass closer to the Earth than 11 lunar distances (LD), 1 LD being equal to 384400 km. From May 2068 there will be further close passes but the object is now classified as being too small to result in damage on the ground.


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