NASA's Latest Asteroid Impact Simulation Reveals U.S. Response Plan
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NASA and international experts conducted a simulation to prepare for a hypothetical asteroid threat with a 72% chance of hitting Earth in 14 years. The exercise explored response strategies, including space missions to gather more information or deflect the asteroid. The simulation highlighted uncertainties in asteroid properties, funding challenges, and the need for timely action. NASA plans to launch a new asteroid-finding telescope in 2027 to improve detection and risk assessment.
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