X-ray pulses can deflect enormous asteroids by vaporizing their surfaces and changing their trajectory, potentially becoming a method for planetary defense.
The experiments by Sandia National Laboratories demonstrated that targeting mock-up asteroids with nuclear-generated X-rays could significantly alter their momentum and trajectory.
Asteroid impacts pose a significant natural hazard; while most bypass Earth, the rare large collisions can cause devastating regional effects.
NASA's DART mission to change an asteroid’s path by collision is effective but costly and time-intensive compared to potential X-ray technology.
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