Space.com Car-Sized Space Rock Gives Earth Real Close Shave | Video 30 January 2017 fborgosano Leave a comment Share: Asteroid 2017 BH30 safely flew by Earth on January 30, 2016, but it was only 32,200 miles (51,800 km) away. It was estimated to be a 19-foot (5.9 meter) space rock by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. from Space.com ift.tt/2jKUfY5 Share: