Monday - August 31, 2026
University of Arizona: Planetary Defense Exercise Uses Apophis as Hazardous Asteroid Stand-in
June 01, 2022
TUCSON, Arizona, June 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release:

* * *

Over 100 participants from 18 countries - including UArizona scientists and NASA's UArizona-led NEOWISE mission - took part in the international exercise.

* * *

Watching the skies for large asteroids that could pose a hazard to the Earth is a global endeavor. So, to test their operational readiness, the international planetary defense com . . .

Targeted News Service Document Request Form

This document is available to you by e-mail if you complete the form below with relevant information. There may be a fee for this article or ongoing service of similar materials. We will be in touch shortly.

Click here for more information about our products