"The space agency further identifies this asteroid as a member of the Apollo group of Near-Earth Asteroids, which are asteroids cross Earth's path with larger semi-major axes." via Editorji News Desk Image: Shutterstock NASA is closely monitoring an asteroid as it hurtles towards Earth at a staggering 43,515 km/h! NASA's vigilant eyes are on Asteroid 2023 MR1 as it travels towards our planet at an incredible speed of 43,515 kilometers per hour. While the asteroid's closest approach to Earth is expected to be around 2.2 million kilometers away, in the vast expanse of space, this distance is relatively small, particularly considering the asteroid's size. The Size of the Threat: Asteroid 2023 MR1 With a width of approximately 190 feet, the size of Asteroid 2023 MR1 is likened to an aircraft by NASA. The space agency further identifies this asteroid as a member of the Apollo group of Near-Earth Asteroids, which are asteroids cross Earth's path with larger semi-major axes. These asteroids