On 26 September 2022 humans made our first measurable change to a Solar System object, as NASA’s DART spacecraft impacted the Dimorphos asteroid, shifting its orbit around its larger Didymos parent as
No matter how much damage humanity has caused to the planet, we will have fulfilled our mission and perhaps saved all life on Earth if we can one day prevent a killer asteroid from striking the planet. Only we have the ability to do so.
NASA’s DART proved that humanity can change the motion of a celestial object, but ESA’s Hera mission will reveal exactly what happened after the impact. By uncovering Dimorphos’ mass, structure, crater, and internal makeup, Hera will turn an incredible demonstration into a reliable planetary defense strategy. It’s amazing to see international collaboration pushing the boundaries of science and helping protect our future. Wishing the Hera team a successful journey and an exciting arrival at Dimorphos in 2026.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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