Simulation shows possible impact of asteroid hurtling towards Earth | The Sun

In 2022, NASA made headlines by smashing the DART spacecraft into the asteroid Dimorphos, proving we could alter the course of a space object. But now, ESA’s Hera mission is launching to investigate the aftermath, with groundbreaking questions: Did NASA’s impact cause more damage than expected? Could the asteroid be tumbling uncontrollably in space? And what if this planetary defense strategy fails when we need it most? Hera's findings could be the key to defending Earth from future asteroid thr

China's new mission: test how to protect Earth from asteroid impacts. Wu Weiren, a top space scientist, revealed the plan at a global conference in Hefei City, the capital of east China's Anhui Province. The mission involves two spacecraft: one to monitor and the other to strike the asteroid. The goal is to change the asteroid's orbit by just a few centimeters to prevent future collisions. | CGTN

3.4K views · 180 reactions | Chinese scientists revealed their first comprehensive plan for the near-Earth asteroid defense system at a space exploration conference held on Friday, calling for global partners to work together to protect the safety of this planet. https://www.cctvplus.com/news/20250906/8444015.shtml#!language=1 | CCTV+ | Facebook