India Keen To Join Global Missions In Defence Against Asteroids: ISRO Chief

Bangalore: After the Moon and the Sun, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath is looking at asteroids — not just to land on them, but to prepare defences against their possible catastrophic impacts on Earth.The ISRO chief is eyeing opportunities to observe Asteroid 99942 Apophis — measuring 335 metres across and considered one of the most hazardous asteroids that could
Bangalore: After the Moon and the Sun, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath is looking at asteroids — not just to land on them, but to prepare defences against their possible catastrophic impacts on Earth.The ISRO chief is eyeing opportunities to observe Asteroid 99942 Apophis — measuring 335 metres across and considered one of the most hazardous asteroids that could
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