"NASA Warns of Global Cooperation Needed for Asteroid Defense"

NASA emphasizes the need for international cooperation to address the threat of a potentially hazardous asteroid. During a recent Planetary Defense Interagency Tabletop Exercise, experts discussed the importance of planning and coordination among nations to effectively respond to such a threat. The exercise highlighted the challenges of organizing large-scale evacuations and the necessity of early international involvement. While no definitive rules were established, the exercise aimed to improve familiarity with the steps required to handle an incoming asteroid.