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NASA expert warns of potential asteroid impact
NASA emphasizes the need to prepare for the possibility of asteroid collisions with Earth in the future, despite there being no current threats. They stress the importance of developing technologies to detect and alter the courses of dangerous objects before they reach Earth. The agency notes that major impacts, such as those that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs, are natural events in the history of the solar system. Investing in tracking and redirecting asteroid technologies is essential to ensure the sustainability of civilization. NASA also reviewed missions like DART, which demonstrated the feasibility of changing an asteroid's trajectory, and discussed the opportunity to study the asteroid Apophis, which will pass close to Earth in 2029. This event offers a unique scientific opportunity. Additionally, the agency mentioned that some asteroids contain natural resources, such as water and rare metals, which could be exploited in the future to support space exploration and economic expansion.
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