About the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) and the Space Mission Planning Advisory Group (SMPAG)
D. Koschny, K. E. Fast, Romana Kofler
Abstract
Atmospheric entry of asteroids or comets can cause significant damage to Earth. Two international bodies, the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN), and the Space Mission Planning Advisory Group (SMPAG) are working on dealing with potential threats.
Topics & Concepts
AsteroidAstrobiologyInternational Space StationSpace (punctuation)Group (periodic table)Space explorationComputer scienceAstronomyPhysicsOperating systemQuantum mechanicsAstro and Planetary SciencePlanetary Science and ExplorationSpace Science and Extraterrestrial Life