A Spacecraft With the Precision Needed to Impact Even a Small Body in Space

The quote comes from Thomas Zurbuchin, associate administrator for the science mission directorate at NASA headquarters in Washington. He said this planetary defenses globally unifying effort that affects everyone living on Earth. Now we know we can aim a spacecraft with the precision needed to impact even a small body. Just a small change in its speed is all we need to make a significant difference in the path an asteroid travels.