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China's plan to deflect an asteroid by 2030

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In 2030, China is set to attempt something that could redefine planetary defense: launching a spacecraft to slam into an asteroid and push it off course. The target is a 30-meter rock called 2015 XF261. If successful, the mission won't just prove humanity can change the path of a cosmic object – it will show that we have better chances of actively protecting Earth from future threats.

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