Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:34pm on 23 Jun 2024,Sunday Science
NASA's recent tabletop exercise reveals a hypothetical scenario where a newly detected asteroid has a 72% chance of impacting Earth on July 12, 2038. Conducted to assess planetary defense capabilities, the exercise highlighted global response challenges and the need for improved readiness. Despite uncertainties in initial conditions, NASA emphasized the potential of its DART mission to deflect asteroids and announced plans for the NEO Surveyor telescope to enhance early detection. The exercise involved US agencies and international collaborators, stressing the importance of coordinated efforts to mitigate asteroid threats.
