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Defending the Planet from Asteroids

NASA's Curious Universe

CHAPTER

Calculating Trajectories of Near-Earth Objects

Exploring the intricate process of computing trajectories for asteroids and comets to predict their orbits, from analyzing observational data to ruling out possibilities with new information. Touching on planetary defense coordination and the national near-Earth object preparedness strategy.

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