If you Want to Move an Asteroid, you Need the Right Kind of Nuclear Explosion
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If you Want to Move an Asteroid, you Need the Right Kind of Nuclear Explosion
Using nuclear devices to deflect or disrupt an asteroid. Sounds a bit crazy, no? Maybe a little too Hollywood? And yet, detonating nukes in space may be necessary someday for the sake of planetary defense. In order for this method to be effective, scientists need to work out all the particulars in advance. That means knowing how much force will be necessary depending on the mass and trajectory of the asteroid.
When he retires on March 1, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Director Bill Goldstein will conclude a distinguished 36-year career at the Lab, where.