NASA Chief Says Earth Defenseless In Asteroid Strike

Thing And A Prayer: NASA Chief Says Earth Defenseless In Asteroid Strike -- RT

If an unknown large meteor or asteroid were on a collision course with Earth, NASA chief Charles Bolden told a US House of Representatives Science Committee hearing Tuesday, then praying is all America or anyone else could do.

Events in Russia last month have reignited concern about the threat civilization on Earth faces from asteroids.

On February 15, a meteoroid estimated to be about 17 meters in diameter exploded over the city of Chelyabinsk in central Russia. The shock waves from the explosion shattered windows and damaged buildings. More than 1,500 people were injured by flying glass and other debris caused by the shockwave.

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