How We Could Stop Asteroid 2024 YR4 From Hitting The Earth
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I did the math! We can do it, if we want to.Orbits calculated using JPL's small body mission design toolhttps://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/tools/mdesign.htmlAsteroid e...

TL;DW:

  • Impactor mass does not need to exceed 1000 kg.
  • Launch vehicle requirements do not exceed the capabilities of a Falcon 9.
  • Multiple launch opportunities are available in Autumn of 2028.
  • The spacecraft could be launched after additional observations are made to pin down the exact orbit of the asteroid.