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NASA Confronts 72% Asteroid Impact Probability: A Planetary Defense Test


NASA's hypothetical asteroid impact exercises, held every two years, simulate a potential Earth impact to prepare global defense responses. These exercises incorporate realistic asteroid tracking data and emphasize international cooperation in emergency planning and asteroid deflection strategies

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