On September 4, astronomers detected a small asteroid approaching Earth, which struck the atmosphere and ignited harmlessly, reminding us of the constant presence of such cosmic objects.
While small asteroids like the one that recently hit Earth pose no threat, larger ones could cause serious damage, highlighting the importance of planetary defense.
Planetary defense, a growing field of science, aims to protect Earth by monitoring for potentially harmful asteroids, with new telescopes enhancing our ability to track them.
The advent of next-generation telescopes promises to identify nearly all asteroids that threaten Earth, significantly improving global safety from cosmic impacts.
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