NASA alert! Asteroid 2025 OL1 set for close Earth encounter on July 30 at 16,900 mph; scientists track rare near-Earth flyby

Asteroid 2025 OL1, about the size of a small plane, will safely pass Earth on July 30, 2025, at a distance of 1.29 million kilometers. NASA assures it poses no threat, but the event underscores the importance of monitoring near-Earth objects. ISRO is collaborating with global agencies to enhance detection and deflection capabilities, focusing on potential threats like asteroid Apophis.