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The video breaks down how the spacecraft test demonstrates changing the asteroid's motion in space. using kinetic impact to crash a spacecraft into a small asteroid moon.
Behind the Spacecraft: NASA’s DART, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test
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Behind the Spacecraft: NASA’s DART, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test
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The DART mission aims to assess the effectiveness of kinetic impact as a means of planetary defense against potential asteroid threats. By observing the resulting shift in the asteroid's trajectory, scientists hope to refine their techniques for deflecting hazardous celestial objects in the future.