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Objects making a close approach
NASA lists these asteroids and comets near Earth for October 17, 2026.
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Near Earth today
NASA NEO
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Potentially hazardous objects flagged
A flag means an object is large enough and passes close enough to receive extra attention. It does not mean an impact is expected.
15.7 million km
Closest listed approach
(2005 VS) passes at about 41 times the average distance from Earth to the Moon, moving 6.7 km each second.
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