Navigating the Gravitational Keyhole to Safely Deflect Asteroids
TL;DR
Scientists warn that deflecting a dangerous asteroid requires precise targeting to avoid gravitational keyholes, which could redirect the asteroid toward Earth. Using data from the DART mission and probability maps, researchers aim to identify safe impact sites to ensure long-term planetary safety.
Topics:science#asteroid-deflection#dart-mission#gravitational-keyhole#planetary-defense#science#space-safety
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