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DART

The first planetary defense test.

Mission Overview

The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) intentionally crashed into the asteroid moon Dimorphos to see if a kinetic impact could change its orbit.

Learning from History

"The mission was a total success, significantly altering the asteroid's orbital period and proving we can protect Earth from future impacts."

Mission Specs
Year2022
CountryUSA
TypeImpactor
DestinationAsteroid Didymos
Status Success
RocketXenon Ion Thruster