Impossible-Error166
Impossible-Error166 t1_jaj9f7d wrote
Reply to comment by could_use_a_snack in NASA’s DART data validates kinetic impact as planetary defense method | DART altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos by 33 minutes by mepper
I think finding out if we can redirect is a real problem.
Its also amusing that people think this is a waste of money, its like saying we should not invest in a military when you have Russia next to you.
Impossible-Error166 t1_jaaoy8l wrote
Reply to comment by mrxexon in Who pays for space debris removal? by DevilsRefugee
Its not years away, its 1 war away.
Impossible-Error166 t1_jaaot3d wrote
Reply to comment by stevep98 in Who pays for space debris removal? by DevilsRefugee
While true, there are cavoites that are imposed for certain space agency's to either have enough fuel to boost to a graveyard orbit or deorbit and burn up.
Impossible-Error166 t1_jaj9pml wrote
Reply to comment by Embite in NASA’s DART data validates kinetic impact as planetary defense method | DART altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos by 33 minutes by mepper
Its also how much the asteroid breaks apart and if gravity will pull it together.