Space agencies simulate asteroid impact to test public and official responses

futura-sciences.com (French)

An asteroid impact scenario was simulated by space agencies to test public and official responses. The European Space Agency (ESA) conducted a live social media drill in 2019, involving scientists and civil protection, to prepare for public reaction to an imminent major impact. This exercise highlighted the importance of early detection, with technologies like the Flyeye telescope now operational for identifying near-Earth objects.


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