A global network of telescopes acts as air traffic control for asteroids
A sophisticated global network of telescopes and radar systems monitors over 30,000 near-Earth objects, acting as a cosmic traffic control system to protect our planet from potential asteroid impacts.
Humanity maintains a vigilant watch over the solar system using specialized telescopes like Pan-STARRS and ATLAS. This network tracks the trajectories of over 30,000 near-Earth objects, including 1,200 classified as 'potentially hazardous.' By calculating orbits with a precision of just a few kilometers, scientists can predict the paths of space rocks years in advance.
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