China begins construction on world's most far-reaching radar system, to boost defense against near-Earth asteroid impact
In a move to play increasingly role in global efforts to safeguard Planet Earth, China has recently begun constructing a new high-definition deep-space active observation facility in the country’s southwest Chongqing municipality, with goals including boosting its defense capability against near-Earth asteroid as well as sensing capability for the Earth-Moon system.
Source: globaltimes.cn
