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If you re trying to prevent an asteroid impact, the technical and political challenges are staggering

If you re trying to prevent an asteroid impact, the technical and political challenges are staggering
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Could scientists stop a planet killer asteroid from hitting Earth?

If a mile-wide asteroid is discovered hurtling toward Earth, our survival might depend on launching 1,000 spacecraft — or one well-placed nuke.

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Asteroid Apophis will visit Earth in 2029 Scientists want to send a probe first

NASA s Small Bodies Assessment Group wants the agency to send spacecraft to visit the asteroid Apophis before it makes a close approach to Earth in 2029.

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Asteroid Apophis will visit Earth in 2029 Why do scientists want NASA to send a probe there first?

NASA's Small Bodies Assessment Group wants the agency to send spacecraft to visit the asteroid Apophis before it makes a close approach to Earth in 2029.

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Opinion: Somewhere, a large asteroid is on course to eventually hit Earth Will humanity be ready?

Asteroids and comets are existential threats, but humanity should be ready. We already know what needs to be done

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