Planetary Defense Coordination Office

Experts Discuss Hypothetical Asteroid Threat in Table-Top Simulation

A table-top simulation involving asteroid experts, NASA workers, and international partners highlighted the potential threat of a massive asteroid with a 72% chance of colliding with Earth in 14 years. With thousands of ‘near-Earth objects’ still unidentified, the exercise emphasized the need for ongoing preparedness and vigilance to protect the planet from catastrophic impacts.