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How a Nuclear Bomb Could Save Earth From a Stealthy Asteroid

October 18, 2021ROBIN GEORGE ANDREWSComments Off on How a Nuclear Bomb Could Save Earth From a Stealthy Asteroid
An atomic blast is not the preferred solution for planetary defense, but 3-D models are helping scientists prepare for a worst-case scenario.
Tagged Acta Astronautica, Asteroids, Bombs and Explosives, Nuclear Weapons, Research, Space and Astronomy
ROBIN GEORGE ANDREWS
https://www.nytimes.com/pages/world/index.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

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