Pioneering Planetary Defense - What Comes Next After DART's Asteroid Impact

Explore the groundbreaking results and future implications of NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission in this 45-minute press conference from AGU. Delve into the detailed post-impact analysis of the world's first planetary defense technology demonstration, where DART successfully altered the orbit of asteroid moonlet Dimorphos by 32 minutes. Learn about the momentum transfer from the high-speed collision, the role of ejecta in enhancing DART's impact, and how these findings advance our understanding of addressing potentially hazardous asteroids. Gain insights from DART scientists as they discuss the mission's success, interpret the data collected, and explore how this knowledge can be applied to future planetary defense strategies. Featuring expert speakers from NASA, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Northern Arizona University, and Instituto di Fisica Applicata Nella Carrara, this press conference offers a comprehensive look at the cutting-edge science behind asteroid deflection and its implications for protecting Earth from potential cosmic threats.

AGU22: Press Conference: Pioneering Planetary Defense: What Comes Next After DART’s Asteroid Impact?