Are we Prepared for an Asteroid Impact?

Recently, NASA practiced for a scary scenario: a hidden asteroid with a 72 percent chance of hitting Earth in 14 years.

Though fake, the exercise exposed several weaknesses and challenges.

This hypothetical scenario exposed critical gaps in Earth`s response plan, including difficulty in making timely decisions due to unclear procedures.

It identified challenges in coordinating a global response with clear messaging and a lack of established disaster management plans for asteroid impacts.

Luckily, NASA is developing NEO Surveyor, a telescope to find potentially hazardous asteroids years before they become a threat.

On the deflection side, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) successfully tested techniques, offering a glimmer of hope for future protection.

By improving detection and deflection capabilities, NASA aims to significantly enhance Earth`s preparedness for potential asteroid impacts.