Target Earth

In Target Earth Govert Schilling surveys what is known about meteorites, asteroids, comets, and other cosmic projectiles, how impacts have shaped Earth’s history, and what scientists are doing to detect and potentially deflect hazardous objects.

The book synthesizes observational evidence, historical impacts, and current planetary-defense efforts for a general audience, translated into English by Marilyn Hedges and published by The MIT Press in 2025.