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A Feel-Good Story About the End of the World

NASA is actively working on asteroid defense, alleviating fears of catastrophic impacts by intercepting potential threats to Earth.

What Did NASA's DART Mission Really Do To That Asteroid? We Are About To Find Out

Hera's mission aims to gather critical data on asteroid deflection efforts following NASA's DART impact, potentially safeguarding Earth from future asteroid threats.

Don't worry (too much) about asteroids hitting Earth DW 10/04/2024

Asteroid 2024 ON, despite being labeled potentially hazardous, passed Earth safely and highlighted misconceptions about near-Earth object risks.

Can Scientists Save the World from an Apocalyptic Asteroid Strike?

Planetary defense against asteroids is a serious and pressing issue, requiring global collaboration to prevent potential catastrophic impacts.

Scientists find new way to save us from asteroid strike - by NUKING it

X-ray technology may provide a method for deflecting asteroids, enhancing planetary defense.

Asteroid disintegrates safely in fireball' flash over the Philippines

NASA successfully monitored asteroid 2024 RW1 before its safe disintegration in Earth's atmosphere, exemplifying effective asteroid tracking.

A Feel-Good Story About the End of the World

NASA is actively working on asteroid defense, alleviating fears of catastrophic impacts by intercepting potential threats to Earth.

What Did NASA's DART Mission Really Do To That Asteroid? We Are About To Find Out

Hera's mission aims to gather critical data on asteroid deflection efforts following NASA's DART impact, potentially safeguarding Earth from future asteroid threats.

Don't worry (too much) about asteroids hitting Earth DW 10/04/2024

Asteroid 2024 ON, despite being labeled potentially hazardous, passed Earth safely and highlighted misconceptions about near-Earth object risks.

Can Scientists Save the World from an Apocalyptic Asteroid Strike?

Planetary defense against asteroids is a serious and pressing issue, requiring global collaboration to prevent potential catastrophic impacts.

Scientists find new way to save us from asteroid strike - by NUKING it

X-ray technology may provide a method for deflecting asteroids, enhancing planetary defense.

Asteroid disintegrates safely in fireball' flash over the Philippines

NASA successfully monitored asteroid 2024 RW1 before its safe disintegration in Earth's atmosphere, exemplifying effective asteroid tracking.
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#dart

Europe Deploys Spacecraft to Investigate Extraterrestrial "Crash Scene"

Hera mission aims to analyze the aftermath of NASA's DART impact on asteroid Dimorphos to enhance planetary defense knowledge.

SpaceX launches Europe's Hera asteroid mission ahead of Hurricane Milton

NASA's Europa Clipper mission is delayed due to Hurricane Milton, while ESA's Hera mission follows up on the DART asteroid collision experiment.

Europe Deploys Spacecraft to Investigate Extraterrestrial "Crash Scene"

Hera mission aims to analyze the aftermath of NASA's DART impact on asteroid Dimorphos to enhance planetary defense knowledge.

SpaceX launches Europe's Hera asteroid mission ahead of Hurricane Milton

NASA's Europa Clipper mission is delayed due to Hurricane Milton, while ESA's Hera mission follows up on the DART asteroid collision experiment.
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A European spacecraft launches to perform a crash scene investigation on an asteroid

Hera's mission will provide crucial data on asteroids in efforts to protect Earth from potential threats.

Spacecraft blasts off to probe NASA asteroid crash site DW 10/07/2024

The Hera probe launched to study the effects of NASA's asteroid deflection test, enhancing our understanding of planetary defense.

Powerful X-Rays Could Save Earth From An Asteroid Collision, A Bizarre New Simulation Suggests

A lab experiment indicates that heating an asteroid with x-rays could deflect its trajectory away from Earth.

Debris From When NASA Smashed Asteroid Appears to Be Headed Back Toward Earth

NASA's DART mission demonstrated humanity's capability to redirect threatening asteroids, resulting in potential man-made meteor showers without danger to Earth.

NASA shuts down asteroid-hunting telescope, but a better one is on the way

NASA decommissioned the NEOWISE spacecraft, which identified 400 near-Earth objects over its extended 15-year mission, marking a significant milestone in planetary defense.

The European Space Agency will follow a skyscraper-sized asteroid as it flies past Earth

ESA plans to launch a mission, Ramses, to shadow the Apophis asteroid, highlighting humankind's response to hazardous asteroids and potential deflection strategies.

A European spacecraft launches to perform a crash scene investigation on an asteroid

Hera's mission will provide crucial data on asteroids in efforts to protect Earth from potential threats.

Spacecraft blasts off to probe NASA asteroid crash site DW 10/07/2024

The Hera probe launched to study the effects of NASA's asteroid deflection test, enhancing our understanding of planetary defense.

Powerful X-Rays Could Save Earth From An Asteroid Collision, A Bizarre New Simulation Suggests

A lab experiment indicates that heating an asteroid with x-rays could deflect its trajectory away from Earth.

Debris From When NASA Smashed Asteroid Appears to Be Headed Back Toward Earth

NASA's DART mission demonstrated humanity's capability to redirect threatening asteroids, resulting in potential man-made meteor showers without danger to Earth.

NASA shuts down asteroid-hunting telescope, but a better one is on the way

NASA decommissioned the NEOWISE spacecraft, which identified 400 near-Earth objects over its extended 15-year mission, marking a significant milestone in planetary defense.

The European Space Agency will follow a skyscraper-sized asteroid as it flies past Earth

ESA plans to launch a mission, Ramses, to shadow the Apophis asteroid, highlighting humankind's response to hazardous asteroids and potential deflection strategies.
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How to Watch Europe Launch an Asteroid Chasing Mission

The Hera mission aims to analyze the asteroid Dimorphos, following a successful NASA impact experiment to assess asteroid deflection techniques.

Scientists demonstrate X-rays for asteroid defense

X-rays can deflect asteroids by vaporizing surface material, a potential breakthrough for planetary defense.

Scientists successfully 'nuke asteroid' - in a lab mock-up

Nuclear explosions could potentially be harnessed to alter asteroid trajectories and prevent catastrophic impacts on Earth.

NASA's DART mission punched the Didymos asteroid in 2022 - now it's time to go back

ESA's Hera mission prepares to investigate impact on asteroid to develop asteroid deflection systems.

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.

ESA starts work on planetary defence mission

ESA initiated mission to intercept asteroid Apophis within 32,000km of Earth in 2029.

How to Watch Europe Launch an Asteroid Chasing Mission

The Hera mission aims to analyze the asteroid Dimorphos, following a successful NASA impact experiment to assess asteroid deflection techniques.

Scientists demonstrate X-rays for asteroid defense

X-rays can deflect asteroids by vaporizing surface material, a potential breakthrough for planetary defense.

Scientists successfully 'nuke asteroid' - in a lab mock-up

Nuclear explosions could potentially be harnessed to alter asteroid trajectories and prevent catastrophic impacts on Earth.

NASA's DART mission punched the Didymos asteroid in 2022 - now it's time to go back

ESA's Hera mission prepares to investigate impact on asteroid to develop asteroid deflection systems.

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.

ESA starts work on planetary defence mission

ESA initiated mission to intercept asteroid Apophis within 32,000km of Earth in 2029.
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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.
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The asteroid hunters: how new technology will help save Earth from a catastrophic collision

A small asteroid recently went unnoticed before impacting Earth harmlessly, underscoring the ongoing need for planetary defense against larger threats.

Asteroid headed toward Earth? NASA simulation explores how the nation might respond

The importance of preparing for potential asteroid threats through table-top simulations and drills.

The asteroid hunters: how new technology will help save Earth from a catastrophic collision

A small asteroid recently went unnoticed before impacting Earth harmlessly, underscoring the ongoing need for planetary defense against larger threats.

Asteroid headed toward Earth? NASA simulation explores how the nation might respond

The importance of preparing for potential asteroid threats through table-top simulations and drills.
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Scientists Confident They Could Destroy a Meteor From Earth

Scientists simulated nuclear explosions to explore asteroid deflection methods, demonstrating potential effectiveness for planetary defense.

Nuclear blast could save Earth from large asteroid, scientists say

Nuclear blasts may effectively divert dangerous asteroids, demonstrating a potential defense mechanism against future collisions with Earth.

Scientists Confident They Could Destroy a Meteor From Earth

Scientists simulated nuclear explosions to explore asteroid deflection methods, demonstrating potential effectiveness for planetary defense.

Nuclear blast could save Earth from large asteroid, scientists say

Nuclear blasts may effectively divert dangerous asteroids, demonstrating a potential defense mechanism against future collisions with Earth.
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Killer Asteroid Hunters Spot 27,500 Overlooked Space Rocks

A new algorithm discovered 27,500 solar system bodies, revolutionizing asteroid detection and advancing planetary defense efforts.

Earth is poorly prepared for asteroid strike, official report finds

Poor preparation for asteroid impact highlighted in NASA report.
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