A spaceship punched an asteroid - we're about to learn what came nextThe European Space Agency's Hera mission aims to assess asteroid deflection effectiveness following NASA's successful DART impact experiment.
SpaceX launches Europe's Hera asteroid mission ahead of Hurricane MiltonNASA's Europa Clipper mission is delayed due to Hurricane Milton, while ESA's Hera mission follows up on the DART asteroid collision experiment.
Powerful X-Rays Could Save Earth From An Asteroid Collision, A Bizarre New Simulation SuggestsA lab experiment indicates that heating an asteroid with x-rays could deflect its trajectory away from Earth.
Asteroid chunks from NASA deflection test may hit Earth in 10 yearsNASA's asteroid deflection mission has successfully shown that debris could reach Earth but poses no threat, as it will burn up in the atmosphere.
Spacecraft blasts off to probe NASA asteroid crash site DW 10/07/2024The Hera probe launched to study the effects of NASA's asteroid deflection test, enhancing our understanding of planetary defense.
A spaceship punched an asteroid - we're about to learn what came nextThe European Space Agency's Hera mission aims to assess asteroid deflection effectiveness following NASA's successful DART impact experiment.
SpaceX launches Europe's Hera asteroid mission ahead of Hurricane MiltonNASA's Europa Clipper mission is delayed due to Hurricane Milton, while ESA's Hera mission follows up on the DART asteroid collision experiment.
Powerful X-Rays Could Save Earth From An Asteroid Collision, A Bizarre New Simulation SuggestsA lab experiment indicates that heating an asteroid with x-rays could deflect its trajectory away from Earth.
Asteroid chunks from NASA deflection test may hit Earth in 10 yearsNASA's asteroid deflection mission has successfully shown that debris could reach Earth but poses no threat, as it will burn up in the atmosphere.
Spacecraft blasts off to probe NASA asteroid crash site DW 10/07/2024The Hera probe launched to study the effects of NASA's asteroid deflection test, enhancing our understanding of planetary defense.
Scientists demonstrate X-rays for asteroid defenseX-rays can deflect asteroids by vaporizing surface material, a potential breakthrough for planetary defense.
Smashing into an asteroid shows researchers how to better protect EarthA spacecraft successfully slammed into an asteroid as part of a deflection mission, demonstrating the concept of planetary defense using kinetic impactors.
Was Bruce Willis right? Could a nuclear blast save us from killer asteroid?Researchers can simulate a nuclear pulse to alter asteroid trajectories, presenting new possibilities for planetary defense against asteroid collisions.
Scientists successfully 'nuke asteroid' - in a lab mock-upNuclear explosions could potentially be harnessed to alter asteroid trajectories and prevent catastrophic impacts on Earth.
Scientists demonstrate X-rays for asteroid defenseX-rays can deflect asteroids by vaporizing surface material, a potential breakthrough for planetary defense.
Smashing into an asteroid shows researchers how to better protect EarthA spacecraft successfully slammed into an asteroid as part of a deflection mission, demonstrating the concept of planetary defense using kinetic impactors.
Was Bruce Willis right? Could a nuclear blast save us from killer asteroid?Researchers can simulate a nuclear pulse to alter asteroid trajectories, presenting new possibilities for planetary defense against asteroid collisions.
Scientists successfully 'nuke asteroid' - in a lab mock-upNuclear explosions could potentially be harnessed to alter asteroid trajectories and prevent catastrophic impacts on Earth.
Ever Larger Cargo Ships Threaten Bridges, Ports and Other StructuresSuccessful 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.
ESA to launch mission to meet an Empire State Building-sized asteroidStudying asteroid Apophis could provide insights on deflecting deadly asteroids in the future.