NASA outlines plan to prepare Earth for an asteroid strike

NASA outlines plan to prepare Earth for an asteroid strike

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Science, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the potential damage caused by smaller asteroids, referencing the Tunguska event in 1908. NASA has developed a plan with five goals to address asteroid threats: enhancing detection of near-Earth objects, improving modeling and prediction of potential strikes, developing deflection strategies like the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, increasing international cooperation, and creating emergency plans for unexpected impacts.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the third objective of NASA's plan for dealing with asteroids.

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What does the fifth goal of NASA's plan call for in case of an asteroid impact?

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