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Astrophysics & Cosmology

Nuclear Solutions for Asteroid Defense: New Research Explores Viable Strategies

Recent research examines the feasibility of using nuclear detonations to divert potentially hazardous asteroids, highlighting two distinct methods and their implications for planetary defense.

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August 17, 2026

Spaceflight & Rockets

NASA’s DART Mission Reveals Subtle Asteroid Deflection

NASA's recent analysis of the DART mission shows that the impact on the asteroid Dimorphos resulted in a measurable change in its orbit, confirming the potential of kinetic impact as a planetary defense strategy.