Meteor Defense
An argument for reducing global tension by developing a defense against impacts with Near Earth Objects.
BBC News: Government Prepares for Space Impact
The UK government is to establish a panel of experts to advise on the risk of the Earth being hit by an asteroid or comet, and plans for evacuation and/or deflection.
U.S. Summons Experts to Draft Asteroid Defense Plan
A Cincinnati Post news story about a meeting called by the U.S. government on the chances of an asteroid strike and a possible defense for it.
Impact
Describes the threat of a comet impact with Earth and provides a plan of action to survive a large impact.
China Daily: Dangerous Space Rocks Under Watch
Astronomers say they are well on their way to finding every asteroid that poses a threat.
CNN - Scientists Want to be Ready to Block Asteroid from Hitting Earth
Scientists gather to discuss ways of aggressively defending the planet from an asteroid, including detonating nukes in space.
Impact Parameters
Online calculator for cratering effects of hypothetical asteroid impacts.
Asteroid Scare Prompts NASA to Formalize Response
An unprecedented asteroid scare in January 2004 has prompted NASA to set up a formal process for notifying top officials in the future of any impending impacts.
The SpaceGuard UK Portal
National focus in the UK for studies into the threat posed to the Earth by collisions with asteroids and comets.
United Press International - Finding Menacing Asteroids Is a First Step
Article on a meeting of space experts regarding finding and destroying a potential threat from an asteroid.
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