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science25 days ago•3 min saved

Nuclear Deflection Could Work on Metal-Rich Asteroids, Study Finds

New research shows metal-rich asteroid material can harden and self-damp under intense stress from a nuclear deflection, suggesting larger devices could be used without catastrophic fragmentation and preserving a last-resort option for very large or short-warning threats; NASA/ESA plan to study Apophis in 2029 and researchers will test more asteroid types (e.g., pallasites) to better inform planetary defense and hint at planetary formation insights.

via Futurism|

#apophis-2029 #asteroid-defense #cern

science29 days ago•6 min saved

Stand-off Nuclear Detonation Emerges as a Viable Path to Deflect Asteroids, Says New Study

A Nature Communications study suggests that some asteroids may actually strengthen when stressed and that a stand-off nuclear detonation could alter an asteroid's trajectory without fragmentation, offering a new approach to planetary defense; however, real-world validation is difficult and relies on precise data and simulations rather than tests on actual asteroids.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#asteroid-deflection #material-science #nuclear-deflection

science5 months ago•3 min saved

Scientists Urge Nuclear Action to Prevent Asteroid 2024 YR4's Moon Impact

A new study discusses options for deflecting or destroying asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a small chance of hitting the moon in 2032, including nuclear options and asteroid fragmentation, emphasizing the need for further research and preparedness.

via Live Science|

#2024-yr4 #asteroid #moon-impact

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Advancements in Nuclear Deflection Simulations Bolster Planetary Defense against Asteroid Threats

Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have developed a modeling tool to assess the potential use of a nuclear device for defending against catastrophic asteroid impacts. The tool simulates the energy deposition from a nuclear device on an asteroid's surface, improving our understanding of radiation interactions and shockwave dynamics. This model builds upon insights from NASA's recent Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission and explores nuclear deflection as an alternative to kinetic impact missions. Accurate predictions rely on sophisticated multiphysics simulations, and high-fidelity modeling will be critical in providing decision-makers with actionable information to prevent asteroid impacts.

via Phys.org|

#asteroid-threats #lawrence-livermore-national-laboratory #nuclear-deflection