- Wed Jun 20, 2018 7:00 pm
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. government under President Trump's direction is stepping up efforts to protect the planet from incoming asteroids that could wipe out entire regions or even continents.Now that's real science and a valid investment in protecting the world from destruction.
The National Science and Technology Council released a report Wednesday calling for improved asteroid detection, tracking and deflection. NASA is participating, along with federal emergency, military, White House and other officials.