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Written By Astrophyzix Digital Observatory and Planetary Defence Research
Near‑Earth Object Report – Week of March 4, 2026
Near‑Earth objects (NEOs) — asteroids and comets whose orbits bring them into the Earth’s orbital neighborhood — remain a central focus of planetary science and defense. This report synthesizes the latest state of the NEO population, recent close approaches, tracking and discovery statistics, risk assessment frameworks, observational campaigns, and planetary defense strategies as of early March 2026. All figures and operational descriptions derive from official NASA science and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) data streams.