A Nasa mission that collided with an asteroid didn’t just leave a dent – it reshaped the space rock
The mission provided details about how to deflect an asteroid should one threaten Earth in future.
Feb. 26, 2024 • ~7 min
The mission provided details about how to deflect an asteroid should one threaten Earth in future.
We know particles from spacecrafts are in the stratosphere. But what this means for the ozone layer or the climate is still unknown.
The extreme object could tell us more about the environment around black holes.
Can astronauts spend prolonged time in close quarters millions of miles from Earth without killing each other?
Destroying satellites in space can lead to cascades that are hard to predict.
Russia isn’t likely to put nuclear missiles in space, but their reported anti-satellite weapon is just as alarming. An expert on nuclear strategy explains.
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