Watch NASA’s Free Documentary About Protecting Earth From Deadly Asteroids

vice.comPublished: 4/17/2025

Summary

Asteroids impacting Earth have recently gained attention amidst numerous other news topics. NASA established the Planetary Defense Coordination Office (PDCO) in 2016 to track and monitor potentially hazardous asteroids and comets. On April 16, NASA released a documentary titled "Planetary Defenders" highlighting PDCO's efforts and global collaborations. The documentary explores the work of astronomers and scientists dedicated to protecting Earth from asteroid impacts. It is available for free on NASA’s streaming channel.