What would happen if an asteroid were on a collision course with Earth? Could our planet survive another catastrophic impact? Join us as we explore the potential consequences of an asteroid impact on modern Earth. Learn about past extinction events, current asteroid detection and deflection technologies, and the global efforts in place to prevent such a disaster. Discover how scientists are preparing for this cosmic threat and what it would take to ensure Earth's survival in the face of another asteroid impact.
OUTLINE:
00:00:00 A Cosmic Shooting Gallery
00:01:29 Leftovers from Creation
00:02:42 Scars of the Past
00:03:33 The Dinosaurs Never Saw it Coming
00:04:21 Can We Deflect a Killer?
00:05:32 Eyes on the Sky
00:06:14 A Planetary Defense Shield
00:07:00 Cosmic Collaboration
00:07:41 Our Future Among the Stars
00:08:28 The Universe Awaits