#^China unveils asteroid defense plan following recent space eventSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 12, 2024
On Sept 5, Asteroid 2024 RW1 entered Earth's atmosphere, burning up about 25 kilometers above the Philippines. This event, coinciding with China's announcement of a new asteroid defense initiative, highlighted both the necessity and feasibility of such a plan. While the odds of an asteroid causing significant damage are relatively low - most disintegrate upon entering the atmosphere - the
