NASA Alerts: Asteroid 2025 OL1 Is Headed for a Close Flyby of Earth on July 30 at a Breakneck Speed of 16,900 Mph

science • 7/30/2025

A plane-sized asteroid is set to make a rare close pass by Earth, catching the attention of NASA and space agencies worldwide.

On July 30, 2025, asteroid 2025 OL1—measuring roughly the size of a small aircraft—will pass Earth at a distance of 1.29 million kilometers. This event, closely tracked by NASA and international space agencies, highlights ongoing efforts to monitor n... [2948 chars]