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Protecting American Interests in Space from Asteroid Threats
As NASA plans for a new moon base, the US Space Force is facing a growing concern about asteroid threats to American lunar infrastructure. The recent case of Asteroid YR4, which posed a threat to the moon and Earth, highlights the need for a robust planetary defense system. The Space Force’s ability to detect and counter asteroid threats is crucial to protecting vital infrastructure and human life. According to SpaceNews, the US defense community is less attuned to the risk, while America’s adversaries, such as China, are responding to the threat by planning a broad system and hiring for their own planetary defense force.