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Car-size asteroid discovered 2 days ago flies 30 times closer to Earth than the moon (www.livescience.com)
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[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 8 points 1 year ago

A quick search suggests that something as small as 5 meters can survive hitting the ground, however there are a number of calculations to consider including the speed it is traveling, the entry angle, and the material it is made of.