{"id":198104,"date":"2025-04-10T01:15:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T15:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?p=846587"},"modified":"2025-04-10T01:15:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T15:15:46","slug":"nasas-planetary-defenders-documentary-premieres-april-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=198104","title":{"rendered":"NASA\u2019s Planetary Defenders Documentary Premieres April 16"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NASA is bringing the world of planetary defense to the public with its new documentary, \u201cPlanetary Defenders<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Dr. Shantanu Naidu, Asteroid Radar Researcher, from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory points toward the Goldstone Solar System Radar in Barstow, CA \u2013 the most powerful planetary radar on Earth.<\/div>\n
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What would humanity do if an asteroid were headed for Earth? The documentary takes viewers inside the real-life efforts of scientists and engineers working to detect, track, and mitigate potential asteroid threats. Featuring firsthand accounts from experts on the front lines, the film reveals the science, technology, and personal dedication behind planetary defense. The film also showcases the teamwork that drives this critical global effort.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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