I have learned NASA's "Planetary Defense Officer" is on furlough. Good luck everyone!
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Though, I am told "alternative notification procedures are in place." ... so we're not at a loss if a dangerous meteor is protected today. The planetary defense office does a lot of cool work. Read more about it herehttps://www.vox.com/a/asteroid-day
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for the most part, if a large, threatening asteroid was detected, we'd need years to mount a full response. On a shorter deadline, NASA could at least tell us where the thing is likely to hit.
11:03 AM - 22 Jan 2018
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