"Gravity Tractor" Could Deflect Earth-Threatening Asteroids »
Posted By TechnologyExpert 1 year, 4 months ago in Science & TechnologyA "gravity tractor" could deflect an Earth-threatening asteroid if it was deployed when the asteroid was more than one orbit away from the potential impact, according to a new study. If the space rock was found heading straight for Earth, a combination of techniques - including a gravity tractor - might save the day.
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