Planet-Sized Asteroid Has Chance of Impacting Earth

NASA recently disclosed results of a hypothetical exercise that projected a significant planet-sized asteroid impact on Earth

This simulation highlighted the urgent need for enhanced planetary defense measures.

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Despite a 14-year lead time, the exercise underscored global unpreparedness to effectively tackle such a catastrophic event.

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The potential for a catastrophic asteroid impact, though infrequent, is real and requires immediate attention to develop

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