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A global network of astronomers keeps its eyes on the skies to warn the public about potential asteroids that could strike the planet. If one is spotted, they will jump into action to warn us.

When the Chicxulub impactor, a six-mile-wide asteroid, struck Earth 66 million years ago, the dinosaurs had no warning.

In the event an asteroid is headed for Earth, here's how NASA plans to alert the public of an impending strike from one of these gigantic space rocks.

In the event an asteroid is headed for Earth, here's how NASA plans to alert the public of an impending strike from one of these gigantic space rocks.

Recalling the fate of the dinosaurs, the ever-present possibility of a catastrophic asteroid impact has caused a great deal of worry for many.