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China to build space-ground monitoring network for asteroid defense

China to build space-ground monitoring network for asteroid defense

The China National Space Administration is building a comprehensive network of optical telescopes and space-based sensors to detect hazardous asteroids. This system aims to eliminate surveillance blind spots and protect Earth from potential space-borne threats.

Science ·1 Jul 2026, 14:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read