actually this is exactly the kind of stuff governments should be doing. The prime reason for the existence of governments is to protect their countries from extinction. We know from geological records that big asteroids and comets have hit the earth. Only now have we progressed to the point to actually be able to do anything about it. If action is taken enough in advance slight nudges of an asteroid could save us from extinction
” If action is taken enough in advance slight nudges of an asteroid could save us from extinction”
Can I be in charge of asteroid control? I’ll rule the world. Step out of line and I’ll go all Tunguska on your puny city!
Tweaking asteroids can go both ways, away, and toward, Earth. You want to be very cautious of who gets that power.