Asteroid Deflection Missions Face New Challenges from Massive Boulder Ejections
NASA’s DART mission to deflect the asteroid moon Dimorphos has provided valuable insights into the effectiveness of kinetic impactors in altering an asteroid’s orbit. However, a new study published in the Planetary Science Journal reveals that the massive barrage of boulders ejected during the impact may complicate future asteroid deflection efforts. Researchers from the University … Read more