DARTing Towards Planetary Defense: NASA’s Pioneering Mission
By Erasmus Kruse Introduction The cosmos, with its vastness and unpredictability, poses a myriad of challenges to Earth and its inhabitants. Among these potential threats, the impact of near-Earth objects (NEOs) remains a significant concern for planetary defense. In response to this, NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office (PDCO) has spearheaded the Double Asteroid Redirection Test … [Read more…]