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Facing the Cosmic Challenge

A Look at Asteroid Impacts and Our Planetary Defense

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The history of asteroid impacts, the future threats looming over our planet, and the current and emerging solutions to protect humanity. From mass extinction events to recent near-misses, the study of these cosmic visitors is crucial for ensuring our future.

Echoes of Destruction

Asteroids That Have Shaped Our Past

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History

The Chicxulub Impact

Did you know that approximately 66 million years ago, an asteroid about 10 to 15 kilometers in diameter collided with the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico?

History

The Tunguska Event

Did you know that In 1908, a massive explosion, estimated at 15 megatons, flattened over 2,000 square kilometers of forest in a remote region of Siberia?

History

The Chelyabinsk Bolide

Did you know that in February 2013, an asteroid approximately 20 meters in diameter entered the Earth’s atmosphere over the Russian city of Chelyabinsk?

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Sentinels of the Sky: Asteroids to Watch in the Future

Thanks to advancements in astronomy, we now know of numerous asteroids whose orbits bring them close to Earth. These are classified as Near-Earth Objects (NEOs), and within this group, Potentially Hazardous Asteroids (PHAs) are those requiring the closest monitoring.

(99942) Apophis
Near-Earth
(101955) Bennu
Near-Earth
162173 Ryugu
Near-Earth
25143 Itokawa
Near-Earth

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NEOWISE
NASA's WISE (Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer) spacecraft was an infrared-wavelength astronomical space telescope active from December 2009 to February 2011. In 2013 the spacecraft was assigned a new mission as NEOWISE, to help find near-Earth asteroids and comets.
Neowise
IAWN
A global collaboration of astronomers and modelers established to detect, monitor, and characterize potentially hazardous near-Earth objects (NEOs)
IAWN
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Mitigation Techniques
Kinetic ImpactorGravity TractorLaser AblationNuclear Devices
Our Planetary Shield

Detect, Prevent, and Respond

Planetary defense is a rapidly evolving field that ranges from early detection to threat mitigation and emergency preparedness.

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André's Asteroid Adventure

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Act 1
The Alert
André, a 10-year-old boy from Honduras, was scrolling through social media when a dramatic video appeared on his screen titled “An asteroid about to impact on Earth.” The comments below called it fake news, but André couldn’t help feeling a little worried. Wanting to know the truth, he decided to check NASA’s official social media page.
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Act 2
The Official Source
As he scrolled, he found a clear post from NASA denying the rumor. The post explained that the asteroid’s path would safely miss Earth by millions of kilometers. Feeling relieved, André set aside his iPad and gazed out the window, his thoughts drifting.
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Act 3
The What If...
He began to imagine different scenarios. "what if the asteroid had landed in the ocean or hit a city?" His curiosity grew stronger as he wondered how asteroid impacts really worked. Instead of fear, he now felt fascinated by space and its mysteries.
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Act 4
The Simulation Tool
Searching online, André discovered a program called “Impactor-2025 Simulator.” The colorful design, full of buttons and maps of Earth, drew him in instantly. Excited, he started experimenting with different scenarios, turning his earlier worry into a spark of curiosity and a love for discovery.

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