Overview

• NASA's tabletop exercise simulated a scenario with a 72% chance of asteroid impact in 2038.
• Participants included NASA, FEMA, and international agencies, examining response strategies.
• Key issues identified include undefined decision-making processes and lack of regional disaster plans.
• The exercise underscored the need for better global cooperation and public messaging strategies.
• NASA's DART mission provided valuable data, but more tested deflection methods are required.