NASA and FEMA Simulate Global Response to Potential Asteroid Impact

International collaboration is emphasized as key to addressing the threat of a large asteroid potentially hitting Earth.

NASA and FEMA conducted a tabletop exercise simulating a large asteroid on a collision course with Earth.
The scenario involved a 72% chance of impact in 14 years, affecting major cities like Dallas and Madrid.
Participants discussed challenges including asteroid size, composition, and coordination of international response.
Options considered included waiting for more data, a flyby mission, or a detailed rendezvous mission.
The exercise highlighted the importance of early international involvement and political decision-making.