See the moment an asteroid hit Earth on Monday, colliding with the atmosphere over northern France. This video was taken from southern England just before 3 a.m. https://cbsn.ws/3lo5Y0W | CBS News

China’s plan to deflect an asteroid by 2030 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 can actively protect Earth from future threats. #ChinaTech | CGTN Frontline