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201447 minNRdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Mission Asteroid

201447 minNRdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

NASA discovers a new potentially hazardous asteroid almost daily, raising concerns about the threat of a killer asteroid heading towards Earth.

“The asteroid threat is real... so are the heroes that can stop it”

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NASA discovers a new potentially hazardous asteroid almost daily, raising concerns about the threat of a killer asteroid heading towards Earth.

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Jaron Soratcast

Preeyakarn Jaikantacast

Manatsanun Panlertwongskul

Manatsanun Panlertwongskulcast

Navin Yavapolkulcast

Fai Nuntanutch Losuwan

Fai Nuntanutch Losuwancast

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Following the Chelyabinsk meteor explosion in 2013, NASA intensified its efforts to track potentially hazardous asteroids. "Mission Asteroid" details these initiatives, revealing that new asteroids are discovered almost daily. The film discusses the potential dangers these space rocks pose, capable of destroying cities or even human civilization. It also considers the scientific value of asteroids in understanding the solar system's origins. The documentary raises critical questions about planetary defense and humanity's ability to avert an asteroid catastrophe.

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