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Huston, we haven't been hit by space objects. I repeat, we have not been hit by space objects, YEAH!

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Can asteroids hit California?

Yes. Asteroids can hit anywhere.


How do space stations avoid being hit by asteroids?

The space station is really never at risk from Asteroids. An asteroid is like a small planet in size, so if by small chance one ever came close to Earth, we would probably all be doomed. However there is all kinds of space debris that the space station must be protected from. The most common threat is from micro meteorites. These are small particles of space rock that are usually only a few grams in size. It is impossible to avoid them, so spacecraft are designed to survive impacts. There are larger, more dangerous types of debris too, such as broken satellites, lost equipment, or even rocket boosters. The U.S. Strategic Command keeps a catalogue of over 19,000 pieces of space debris 10 cm in diameter and larger. If the space station ever gets too close, it will fire rocket engines to avoid the debris.


Which of these hit the earth comets or asteroids?

It is possible for comets and asteroids to hit Earth, but they are extremely rare events.


What countries are hit by asteroid?

Asteroids can potentially impact any country on Earth as they do not discriminate based on location. NASA and other space agencies constantly monitor near-Earth objects to assess potential impact risks and take necessary precautions to mitigate any threats.


Why do people call asteroids meteors and comets space trashor debris?

People often refer to asteroids, meteors, and comets as space trash or debris because they are remnants from the formation of the solar system that are no longer part of a larger celestial body. Asteroids are rocky objects that orbit the sun, meteors are asteroids that enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up, and comets are icy bodies that release gas and dust as they approach the sun. These objects can be considered "trash" in the sense that they are leftover material floating in space.

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Can asteroids hit Saturn?

Yes. Asteroids can hit any planet.


Can asteroids hit California?

Yes. Asteroids can hit anywhere.


Why are there many craters?

Asteroids, meteors, comets, or some type of space rock that hit the Moon and causes the crater.


How do space stations avoid being hit by asteroids?

The space station is really never at risk from Asteroids. An asteroid is like a small planet in size, so if by small chance one ever came close to Earth, we would probably all be doomed. However there is all kinds of space debris that the space station must be protected from. The most common threat is from micro meteorites. These are small particles of space rock that are usually only a few grams in size. It is impossible to avoid them, so spacecraft are designed to survive impacts. There are larger, more dangerous types of debris too, such as broken satellites, lost equipment, or even rocket boosters. The U.S. Strategic Command keeps a catalogue of over 19,000 pieces of space debris 10 cm in diameter and larger. If the space station ever gets too close, it will fire rocket engines to avoid the debris.


How did the planets get moons?

Some get by asteroids others (like Earth) hit hit with a meteoroid and the rock that fly out into space form together to make a moon


Which of these hit the earth comets or asteroids?

It is possible for comets and asteroids to hit Earth, but they are extremely rare events.


What countries are hit by asteroid?

Asteroids can potentially impact any country on Earth as they do not discriminate based on location. NASA and other space agencies constantly monitor near-Earth objects to assess potential impact risks and take necessary precautions to mitigate any threats.


Is Costa Rica safe from asteroids?

No. Asteroids can hit anywhere on earth.


What does it sound like when objects hit the outside of the space station?

It sounds like shashing


Why do people call asteroids meteors and comets space trashor debris?

People often refer to asteroids, meteors, and comets as space trash or debris because they are remnants from the formation of the solar system that are no longer part of a larger celestial body. Asteroids are rocky objects that orbit the sun, meteors are asteroids that enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up, and comets are icy bodies that release gas and dust as they approach the sun. These objects can be considered "trash" in the sense that they are leftover material floating in space.


What makes asteroids hit earth?

Gravity.


One hypothesis to explain what asteroids really are?

One hypothesis is that asteroids are remnants from the early solar system's formation, made up of rock, metal, and other minerals. These objects may have never fully developed into planets due to gravitational interactions with larger bodies. Another hypothesis is that asteroids could be fragments from larger celestial bodies that broke apart due to collisions or other disturbances in space.