Asteroid 2024 KN1, the size of a small airplane, approaches Earth safely today at a distance of 5.6 million kilometers. This Amor group asteroid offers valuable insights into planetary defense and the solar system's dynamics.
NASA, in partnership with FEMA and international space agencies, conducted a fifth biennial exercise simulating a potential asteroid impact. The exercise aimed to refine global planetary defense strategies, focusing on early detection, deflection techniques, and public communication.
NASA, in collaboration with FEMA and the U.S. Department of State Office of Space Affairs, released a summary of their fifth biennial Planetary Defense Exercise, aimed at refining asteroid impact preparedness strategies.
