A recent discovery by tech entrepreneur and space enthusiast Pavan Kumar N R has sparked X discussions about NASA’s Eyes on Asteroids tool. The real-time space visualization platform, which tracks Near-Earth Objects (NEOs), seems to display an unusual anomaly in its 2035 projection—Earth appears to be missing.
Pavan took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his observation, stating:
Just checked out NASA's "Eyes on Asteroids" tool. Earth is missing in 2035, but it's all about those Near-Earth Objects!
— Pavan Kumar N R (@PavanNROfficial) March 2, 2025
Is this a technical error? or #NASA #Asteroids #NASAScience pic.twitter.com/9xcZIZLDuK
His tweet quickly gained traction among space enthusiasts and tech experts, leading to widespread speculation. Some users suspect a rendering glitch or a data synchronization issue, while others ponder if the system’s planetary projection settings might need adjustment.
As of now, NASA has not issued an official statement on whether this is a software bug or an intended feature of the simulation. The Eyes on Asteroids tool is known for its accuracy in tracking asteroids and comets, making this apparent oversight all the more intriguing.
Who is Pavan Kumar N R?
Pavan Kumar N R, born on October 27, 1997, in Chitradurga, Karnataka, is a multi-talented entrepreneur and technologist. Before entering the tech world, he gained recognition as a child artist in the Kannada film Bhanta (2008), appearing in the song sequence Sidilige Sidilagi, sung by the legendary late S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.
At the age of 19, Pavan founded Squad, a media-based social networking platform, and later expanded into AI-based innovations with Squad Capitals. Apart from his contributions to technology and business, he is also an independent music producer, demonstrating his diverse creative pursuits.
