Andy Rivkin
Andy Rivkin is an astrophysicist and planetary scientist at Johns Hopkins University, known for his research in the field of planetary defense and asteroid characterization. His work involves analyzing the potential threats posed by near-Earth objects, including asteroids, and he has contributed significantly to understanding their trajectories and impacts. Recently, he was mentioned in relation to the asteroid 2024 YR4, which was initially thought to pose a risk to Earth but is now believed to have a chance of impacting the Moon instead.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 126,724 | $21,000,000 | 8,040$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 126,724 | $21,000,000 | 8,040$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Dr. Andy Rivkin, planetary astronomer from Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory, discusses the risks posed by near-Earth asteroids.
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North Macedonia:
Andy Rivkin led the team of astronomers refining the risk assessment of the asteroid 2024 JP4.
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Colombia:
Dr. Andy Rivkin is the principal investigator of the discretionary time program for the James Webb Space Telescope.
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North Macedonia:
Andy Rivkin from Johns Hopkins University is involved in the observations and analysis of asteroid 2024 YR4.
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