Federal Government Releases National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Plan

Posted on June 12, 2021Comments Off on Federal Government Releases National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Plan

Federal Government Releases National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Plan

A new multiagency report outlines how the U.S. could become better prepared for near-Earth objects—asteroids and comets whose orbits come within 30 million miles of Earth—otherwise known as NEOs. While no known NEOs currently pose significant risks of impact, the report is a key step to addressing a nationwide response to any future risks.

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/federal-government-releases-national-near-earth-object-preparedness-plan