Space agencies around the world have activated a planetary defense plan following the discovery of a 100-meter-wide asteroid with a 1.3% probability of impacting Earth in 2032. This space object, identified as the first on the risk list, has triggered alarms in the scientific community and among governments.

Experts explain that, although the probability of impact is low, it is sufficient to warrant preventative measures. Programs such as NASA's DART (Damage Redirection Test) mission and the European Space Agency are already working on strategies to deflect potential threats. Deflection technology includes kinetic impacts and even controlled explosions to alter the asteroid's trajectory.

If an asteroid of this size were to impact Earth, the consequences could be devastating, depending on the impact site. It could generate an explosion equivalent to several nuclear bombs, trigger tsunamis, or cause massive fires. Therefore, simulations are being conducted and innovative technologies are being developed to reduce this risk.

Space telescopes continue to monitor this asteroid, and scientists estimate that further observations will allow for a more precise understanding of its trajectory. Meanwhile, international collaboration on planetary defense continues to expand, preparing humanity to face potential future threats.