What would really happen if a massive asteroid struck Paris tomorrow?

Using physics based simulation models like Asteroid Launcher, researchers can project exactly how these variables translate ...

China eyes first kinetic impact test for asteroid defense, targeting smaller and less predictable asteroids than NASA’s DART

China is studying an on-orbit kinetic impact test mission for planetary defense that would target a small near-Earth asteroid ...
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It May Be Safe to Nuke an Earthbound Asteroid After All, Simulation Suggests

Could humanity nuke an incoming asteroid to deflect it and save the Earth, disaster-movie style? A unique new impact simulation suggests that a nuclear option could be a viable last resort to avert an ...
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Armageddon was right! Simulation confirms we could nuke an asteroid if it was heading for Earth

The 1998 sci-fi classic Armageddon might not have a reputation as a scientifically accurate film. But scientists now say the Hollywood blockbuster got one thing right – we really could nuke an ...
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System modeling and simulation of TianWen-2 sampling on an asteroid regolith surface

The China National Space Administration plans to launch the asteroid sample-return mission TianWen-2 with the target being the near-Earth asteroid 2016 HO3. The TianWen-2 spacecraft mainly focuses on ...