This infographic outlines ten facts about near-Earth asteroids including their proximity to Earth, diverse sizes and compositions, ancient origins, potential hazards, ongoing tracking efforts, role in Earth's history through impacts, deflection possibilities, clues about the Solar System, and value as future resources.

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