New Report Spotlights Near Earth Objects

Keep an eye out for a new report on Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) to be issued August 12 by the prestigious National Research Council (NRC).

A blue-ribbon panel of experts has been engaged in a major look at the NEO threat.

The NRC study to be issued will be an interim report on Near-Earth Object Surveys and Hazard Mitigation Strategies

This interim report will contain only findings and no recommendations, according to SWF sources. It's the intention of the NRC committee looking into this matter to issue its final report by the end of the year.

For SWF-related information on the NEO threat, go to this website's section on Near Earth Objects.

Also, check out these SWF-issued releases on NEOs:

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/553636/

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/546932/

By Leonard David, SWF Research Associate