Asteroid Bennu may be collide with earth this date sample return to the earth this week details

Asteroid 'Bennu' has kept scientists on alert. This rocky disaster, which comes close to our planet every 6 years, can one day hit the Earth's surface. According to reports, when asteroid 'Bennu' hits the Earth, it will have the power of 22 nuclear bombs. Scientists have estimated an exact date and said that Bennu asteroid may collide with the Earth on 24 September 2182. The special thing is that the American Space Agency (NASA) is working towards avoiding this expected collision.

About 7 years ago, NASA sent a spacecraft towards Bennu asteroid, so that its samples could be collected. Samples of Bennu asteroid are expected to reach Earth this weekend. A mission carrying samples of the Bennu asteroid can land in the Utah desert of America this Sunday, i.e. on September 24.

What is Bennu asteroid?

Asteroid Bennu is being observed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). It revolves around the Sun every 1.2 years and comes closest to the Earth every 6 years. This asteroid is quite large in size, measuring approximately 1614 feet. The US Space Agency has mapped the trajectory of the Bennu asteroid with the help of trackers around the world between September 1999 and January 2011. According to NASA, when this asteroid comes close to the Earth in the year 2135, there will be a slight change in its trajectory. It could potentially affect the Earth between the years 2175 and 2199.

What will happen if Bennu collides with Earth?

The US Space Agency estimates that if the Bennu asteroid collides with the Earth, there will be a crater of about 9.6 kilometers at the crash site. The asteroid collision will cause devastation in an area of ​​about 966 kilometers in all directions.

Why are Bennu samples being brought to Earth?

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is returning with samples of Bennu. It is estimated that he has collected 250 grams of sample. By studying the sample, scientists will be able to understand the Bennu asteroid further. Scientists' study may be useful in future if NASA plans to change the direction of this asteroid.