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Wed, March 12, 2025
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7 facts about the University of Hawai?i's new asteroid mission

7 facts about the University of Hawai?i's new asteroid mission


Published on 2025-03-12 19:02:18 - KHON2
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  • And the University of Hawaii has been selected to be a part of this history making adventure. Here are some facts to know: 1. Emily Costello joins the team: Emily Costello who is a planetary scientist at the University of Hawai
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  • ?noa is one of eight scientists who have been selected to help NASA study these asteroids.

The University of Hawai'i has embarked on a new asteroid mission, focusing on the study of near-Earth objects (NEOs) to better understand their composition, origins, and potential threats they pose to Earth. This mission, supported by NASA, involves the development of advanced technologies for asteroid detection, tracking, and characterization. Key aspects include the use of the ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System) to provide early warnings of potential impacts, and the exploration of asteroid deflection techniques. The mission also aims to collect data that could inform future space mining operations, given the rich resources some asteroids might contain. Additionally, this initiative underscores the importance of international collaboration in planetary defense, with UH working alongside global partners to enhance our capabilities in monitoring and responding to asteroid threats.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/astronomy/7-facts-about-the-university-of-hawai%CA%BBi-s-new-asteroid-mission/ar-AA1ANzHN ]