NASA's DART spacecraft is en route to test asteroid deflection by intentionally colliding with one in September 2022.

NASA's DART spacecraft is en route to an asteroid previously targeted in a test designed to protect Earth from potential asteroid threats. Launched in November 2021, DART aims to demonstrate asteroid deflection techniques by intentionally colliding with the asteroid upon arrival in September 2022. This mission is part of NASA's broader efforts to understand and mitigate risks posed by asteroids.

October 07, 2024
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