A 3 Point Action Agenda to Address Cosmic Hazards and Planetary Defense

This article sets forth some of the greatest lacks in current space programs and notes new or revised efforts that could better prepare our small six sextillion metric ton planet from cosmic dangers. Currently there are several cosmic concerns. These include asteroid and comet strikes from Near Earth Objects, solar flares and coronal mass ejections, and the build-up of orbital space debris that could endanger the safe launch of critical space infrastructure over the longer term future. This article focuses on potentially hazardous comets and asteroids and severe solar storms.