Can Humanity Stop A Planet-Killing Asteroid?

Explore humanity's ability to defend against catastrophic asteroid impacts in this 13-minute educational video. Examine the real threat posed by killer asteroids, some of which have been discovered mere days before their closest approach to Earth, carrying the destructive power equivalent to thousands of nuclear bombs capable of flattening cities and killing millions. Investigate the critical scenario of a 100-meter asteroid detected just two weeks before potential collision and analyze whether current technology and response capabilities could save humanity from such a devastating impact. Learn about asteroid detection systems, planetary defense strategies, and the scientific and logistical challenges involved in deflecting or destroying incoming space objects that threaten Earth's survival.