epa11454702 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Dr. S Somanath addresses the audience after the inauguration of the 'International Asteroid Day-2024' and workshop on 'planetary Defence' at Anthariksha Bhavan ISRO headquarters, in Bangalore, India, 03 July 2024. International Asteroid Day aims to raise public awareness about the asteroid impact hazard and to inform the public about the crisis communication actions. Asteroid Day is observed on 30 June every year. EPA/JAGADEESH NV