Scientists have been simulating the use of nuclear explosions to defend against deadly asteroids, with the idea being considered in both real life and science fiction. National labs have recreated 'Armageddon' scenarios in the lab, showing what would happen if a nuclear bomb exploded on an incoming space rock. The concept has been explored for some time, but it never gained much traction. Additionally, an American asteroid-mining firm is preparing for a commercial deep-space mission beyond the moon in the coming year.
"Sometime in the coming year, a spacecraft from @AstroForge, an American asteroid-mining firm, may be launched on a mission to a rocky object near Earth’s orbit. If successful, it will be the first wholly commercial deep-space mission beyond the moon." https://t.co/CLncbM77Ta
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The idea of using a nuclear explosion to fend off an incoming asteroid has been considered in both real life and science fiction for some time now, but the idea never got much traction. https://t.co/eVjp3tE5jP
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