#asteroid-deflection

[ follow ]
Mail Online
4 weeks ago
OMG science

Asteroid chunks from NASA deflection test may hit Earth in 10 years

NASA's asteroid deflection mission has successfully shown that debris could reach Earth but poses no threat, as it will burn up in the atmosphere. [ more ]
#space-exploration
Ars Technica
4 months ago
OMG science

Smashing into an asteroid shows researchers how to better protect Earth

A spacecraft successfully slammed into an asteroid as part of a deflection mission, demonstrating the concept of planetary defense using kinetic impactors. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
OMG science

ESA to launch mission to meet an Empire State Building-sized asteroid

Studying asteroid Apophis could provide insights on deflecting deadly asteroids in the future. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 months ago
OMG science

Smashing into an asteroid shows researchers how to better protect Earth

A spacecraft successfully slammed into an asteroid as part of a deflection mission, demonstrating the concept of planetary defense using kinetic impactors. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
OMG science

ESA to launch mission to meet an Empire State Building-sized asteroid

Studying asteroid Apophis could provide insights on deflecting deadly asteroids in the future. [ more ]
morespace-exploration
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Science

Ever Larger Cargo Ships Threaten Bridges, Ports and Other Structures

Successful NASA asteroid deflection showcased humanity's capability for similar Earth-bound threats.
Growing container ship sizes require advanced engineering to protect port infrastructure from potential disasters. [ more ]
[ Load more ]