The Mission PlanWu explained that the test will focus on a small asteroid located tens of millions of kilometers from Earth. Wu outlined plans for a comprehensive Chinese asteroid defense system that would encompass early warning, in-orbit response, and coordinated preparedness. Wu also expressed interest in sharing data and working with other countries to build a joint asteroid defense capability. The planned asteroid deflection test is a new step, moving from exploration toward planetary defense. Future PreventionIf China’s mission succeeds, it will offer a second practical demonstration of asteroid deflection.