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China Launches Planetary Defense Force Against Asteroid Threat

2/18/2025

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In a bold move to safeguard our planet, China is establishing a planetary defense force in response to the looming threat of asteroid 2024 YR4, which poses a 2% collision risk with Earth in 2032. Spearheaded by SASTIND, this initiative seeks to enlist young talent for vital monitoring and mitigation tasks, while NASA remains committed to its own asteroid tracking and deflection efforts.

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In a bold move to safeguard our planet, China is establishing a planetary defense force in response to the looming threat of asteroid 2024 YR4, which poses a 2% collision risk with Earth in 2032. Spearheaded by SASTIND, this initiative seeks to enlist young talent for vital monitoring and mitigation tasks, while NASA remains committed to its own asteroid tracking and deflection efforts.