Scientists have proposed nuclear destruction of the asteroid, which could significantly reduce space rock / THAT
NASA scientists have concluded that even a nuclear bomb will not be able to stop a huge asteroid from falling and subsequently destroying a large piece of Earth. The simulated exercise told American and European scientists that they had six months to come up with a rescue plan that would stop a huge rock that had been seen 56.3 million kilometers away and threatened to hit Earth.
study It was conducted over four days, from April 26 to April 29, 2021, during which astronomers used radar systems, data imaging and other technologies, including the largest telescope in the world.
Six months, according to scientists, is not enough time to prepare the spacecraft to hit the asteroid, nor to destroy the asteroid with a nuclear bomb.
The exercise, entitled “Possibilities of a Space Mission for a Hypothetical Asteroid Impact Scenario,” was attended by nine NASA scientists, who spent four days observing how such an event would take place in six months.
The first day of the simulation – April 19, 2021
An asteroid called 2021PDC has discovered a near-Earth object exploration project run by the University of Hawaii for NASA’s Planetary Defense Program. The simulated asteroid was found to be 56.3 million km away and currently has only a five percent chance of hitting Earth on October 20, 2021.
The second day of the simulation – May 2, 2021
Astronomers analyzed the collected data to determine the likelihood of a 2021PDC impact. The team used image data collected in 2014 from a previous close approach of the asteroid to Earth. The data allowed astronomers to reduce uncertainty about the impact and conclude that the simulated asteroid has a 100 percent probability of hitting Earth in Europe or North Africa.
The team set to work to prevent the impact of 2021PDC on Earth. The creators of the space missions tried to force the asteroid from impact, but concluded that a short time did not allow it. They also proposed nuclear destruction of the asteroid, which could significantly reduce the space rock. The 2021PDC can measure from 183 to 804 meters and it is not clear if an asteroid could be removed by a giant bomb.
The third day of the simulation – June 30, 2021
The world is preparing for the impact of an asteroid. Astronomers around the world continue to monitor the 2021PDC every night using the largest telescopes. They refine the asteroid’s orbit and significantly narrow the area of expected impact on Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia and Croatia.
Fourth day of the simulation – October 14, 2021
Just six days before the crash. The 2021PDC is now estimated to be 6.3 million kilometers from Earth, which is close enough for the Goldstone Solar System radar to detect and analyze the 2021PDC. The asteroid turns out to be much smaller than previously thought, reducing the size of the area it will damage by its impact.
At this point, astronomers are able to narrow the impact area to a location near the borders with Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria, and determine that the asteroid has a 99% probability of impact in that area.
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