NEW : This means the product will ship as received by the manufacturer, sealed, with all advertised components, and with the manufacturer warranty. -- the asteroid is expected to be about 45 million miles away . Scientist have been anticipating the asteroid 's passing for a few years . Images of it should compare well to those shot by spacecraft , NASA says . The asteroid `` sailed harmlessly '' past the Earth , albeit 3.6 million away .
NEW : This means the product will ship as received by the manufacturer, sealed, with all advertised components, and with the manufacturer warranty. Scientist have been anticipating the asteroid 's passing for a few years . Images of it should compare well to those shot by spacecraft , NASA says . The asteroid `` sailed harmlessly '' past the Earth , albeit 3.6 million away .