The Double Asteroid Redirection Test successfully showed that it is possible to crash a spacecraft into a small asteroid and change its orbit. This technique could save Earth from asteroids in the future.
- Professor of Astronautics, University of Southern California
Le test de redirection d’un astéroïde binaire a démontré avec succès qu’il est possible de faire s’écraser un vaisseau spatial sur un petit astéroïde. Reste à savoir si cette approche pourrait sauver la Terre d’une menace future.
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test successfully showed that it is possible to crash a spacecraft into a small asteroid. Whether the approach could save Earth from a future threat remains to be seen.
