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Updating strategies for planetary defense

Asteroid trackers are scanning the Earth’s neighborhood to find any objects that pose a threat to our planet. by Tony Perkins

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Asteroid trackers are scanning the Earth’s neighborhood to find any objects that pose a threat to our planet. University of Arizona planetary scientist Vishnu Reddy discusses a network designed to coordinate efforts worldwide to respond to potential life-threatening asteroid impacts.

Vishnu Reddy spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus in Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

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