Big breakthrough! How to really hit an asteroid, scientists to take sneak peek, help NASA
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Scientists can study the structural make-up of an asteroid to aid in future DART Missions by NASA. Here’s how.
NASA's first attempt at planetary defense against potentially catastrophic asteroids was a resounding success. NASA's DART Mission is a nearly $330 million first step to protect the planet against potential asteroid impact. The aim of the Double Asteroid Detection Test or DART test was to smash a spacecraft into the Dimorphos asteroid to deflect it away from its path. Although this test was successful, scientists conducted thorough studies of the asteroid before proceeding with the test. But what if an asteroid comes for Earth? Will scientists be able to study the internal structure of the asteroid?It turns out, a team of MIT scientists have been already working on a s...