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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
| Year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Impactor |
| Destination | Asteroid Didymos |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Xenon Ion Thruster |