China Signals New Target for 2027 Asteroid Deflection Test

China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027, US intelligence agencies say

The report prompted Japan to reassert that it would defend Taiwan if China launched a military invasion, rejecting US claims of a "significant shift" in Tokyo's stance.

China Won't Invade Taiwan In 2027, Aims For Non-Military Control: US Report

China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan next year but is seeking to take control of the self-ruled island without the use of force, said an annual US intelligence report released Wednesday.

US assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027

WASHINGTON — China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 and seeks to control the island without the use of force, the U.S. intelligence...

China signals new target for 2027 asteroid deflection test

China has identified a new target near-Earth asteroid for its first planetary defense kinetic test mission, which is scheduled to launch in December 2027.  The post China signals new target for 2027 asteroid deflection test appeared first on SpaceNews.

Airplane sized Asteroid 2026 FB: NASA warns: Airplane-sized asteroid 2026 FB zooming past Earth at 34,000 mph today; what could happen next

Science News: NASA is keeping an eye on near-Earth objects. One such object is a small asteroid called 2026 FB. This asteroid is expected to pass close to the Earth.

Blue Origin Announces NEO Hunter Mission to Track and Deflect Dangerous Asteroids

Blue Origin has unveiled NEO Hunter, a mission designed to detect and deflect dangerous asteroids. Using CubeSats, ion beams, and kinetic impact, it aims to protect Earth and highlights the growing role of private companies in planetary defense.