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Sandia simulations show nuke aim point affects asteroid deflection fivefold
Original: Does it matter where you aim a nuke at an asteroid? Yes, up to fivefold, Sandia simulations find
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories report that where a nuclear device is detonated on an asteroid's surface can change the deflection effect by up to a factor of five. The simulations suggest aim placement is a critical variable in any future planetary defense mission against a hazardous near-Earth object.
Why now: New Sandia findings offer practical guidance for planetary defense planning, drawing attention to asteroid deflection strategy
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- Does it matter where you aim a nuke at an asteroid? Yes, up to fivefold, Sandia simulations find · Nacionale
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