NASA tests a defence system on simulated Earth-killing Apophis asteroid; Check results - Republic World

NASA scientists simulated an impact scenario with the actually existing Apophis asteroid to test Earth's defense readiness against a potential impact.

What if a planet-killing asteroid is hurtling rapidly towards Earth? Would we be prepared enough to survive the space rock using planetary defence systems? To answer these basic yet highly important … [+3337 chars]

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