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China Sets Up 'Planetary Defense' Unit Over 2032 Asteroid Threat

China has established a new "near-Earth asteroid defense system" in response to the potential threat of asteroid 2023 DW, which has a small chance of impacting Earth in 2032. This initiative, led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Purple Mountain Observatory, aims to enhance planetary defense capabilities. The system will focus on monitoring, cataloging, and potentially deflecting near-Earth objects (NEOs). This move comes as part of a broader international effort to mitigate asteroid impact risks, with China joining other nations in developing technologies to detect and possibly alter the trajectory of threatening celestial bodies. The project underscores the growing recognition of the need for global cooperation in planetary defense.

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