NASA's DART Mission Reshapes Asteroid Moon Dimorphos

NASA's DART mission reshaped an asteroid moon, Dimorphos, causing it to change shape from a hamburger to a football and potentially setting it on a chaotic new path. The impact may have also caused Dimorphos to tumble unpredictably, challenging previous beliefs about asteroid moons. The success of the mission opens new possibilities for planetary defense strategies.

NASA's Hypothetical Exercise on Potential Asteroid Collision

NASA conducted a hypothetical exercise and found that an asteroid has a 72 percent chance of hitting Earth in 2038. The plan to combat the asteroid has gaps, and public awareness methods are not fully developed. The exercise highlighted the need for better preparation and coordination in case of an asteroid strike.

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission

NASA's DART mission successfully changed the trajectory and shape of the asteroid Dimorphos, demonstrating the ability to protect Earth from potential collisions.