• Accueil
  • Contactez nous

  • Financer
  • Divertissement
  • Science
  • Sport
  • Monde
  • Médecine
  • France
  • Local

Europe's space agency approves the Hera anti-asteroid mission

  • par Amanda Heroux
  • dans Science
  • — Déc 3, 2019
Partager:

The first measure is considered only as a nuclear option, pun intended, the second one has been calculated only on paper...

The space agency has been tracking the rock since November 19 this year. It will also be Earth's first probe to meet with a binary asteroid system, and a not-so-well understood group, making up nearly 15 % of all known space objects. Or at least to start the process of learning how we might prevent Armageddon by crashing a spacecraft into a binary asteroid.

"There are many out there both in Ireland, the UK, Europe and around the world who regularly track asteroids and even measure how their brightness changes with time". Majority are detected in advance, however sometimes scientists fail to spot them.

As this asteroid orbits the Sun, the space rock occasionally crosses Earth's path. We will need to do something about it. Hera will visit the double asteroid Didymos to scope out its smaller component, informally called "Didymoon", a few years after NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test spacecraft has collided with it.

The CubeSats will perform like drones, apprehending significant data about the impact crater and offering scientists information such as the mass of the asteroid that will help them find out its structure.

  • UK Police Launch Murder Investigation Into Fatal Collision in Loughton, Essex

The good news is none of the rocks will come close enough to strike the planet. That is when ESA's Hera mission will take over.

Several top space experts including popular American physicist Neil deGrasse Tyson had previously warned that the end of the Earth could happen due to a deadly asteroid collision.

How can amateur astronomers help?

However, if 2005 ED224 is able to maintain its incredible speed, the asteroid has the potential to successfully go through the atmosphere and cause an impact event on the ground. Studying these bodies "could give clues to their characteristics in advance of Hera's launch in October 2024", Professor Fitzsimmons said.

"Asteroid research is one area of astronomy where amateur observes continue to make an essential contribution", he says. CNEOS made sure to highlight the fact that the asteroid is about 75 feet wide. "That's particularly what we're looking for - these advanced amateurs", Fitzsimmons concluded.

Partager:

DANS LE CAS OÙ VOUS L'AVEZ MANQUÉ

  • Le carnaval d'Alost ne fait plus partie du patrimoine de l'Unesco — Belgique
  • Patriotism is the theme of Christmas at the White House
  • Ballon d'Or 2019 : Riyad Mahrez dans le top 10
  • TU POURRAIS AUSSI AIMER...

    • NASA's Juno probe discovers a Texas-sized cyclone in Jupiter 12/14/2019
    • Interstellar comet 2I - Borisov sways beyond the sun 12/14/2019
    • Sydney Engulfed in 'Extremely' Hazardous Smoke as Raging Bushfires Intensify 12/13/2019
    • Mike Norvell's contract details released by FSU 12/13/2019
    • The fastest comets ever striking through our solar system 12/13/2019
    • La Xbox Scarlett devient la Xbox Series X, en images — Game Awards 12/13/2019
    • Biology: Genetic 'clock' predicts lifespan in vertebrates 12/13/2019
    • Elle découvre l'infidélité de son compagnon grâce... à sa montre connectée 12/13/2019
    • La reconnaissance des mains pour cette semaine — Oculus Quest 12/13/2019
    • Le plus puissant des Mac Pro coûte plus de 60.000 euros 12/13/2019

NOUVELLES CONNEXES

Riot Games will pay $10 million to settle gender discrimination suit
In November 2018, two women who worked at League of Legends developer Riot Games for violating the California Equal Pay act. The lawsuit said that culture led to sexual harassment and misconduct.
12/03/2019

IN suspect with ‘Crime Pays’ face tattoo remains at large
According to cops, video reveals the moments leading up to the crash but as cruisers surrounded Murray's vehicle, he hit the road. Should he be found, Murray faces two felony charges of criminal recklessness and resisting law enforcement, WTWO reported .
12/03/2019

USTR Slams France's Digital Services Tax, Considers 100% Tariffs on French Products
But Trump never formally endorsed that deal and declined to say whether his French tariff threat was off the table. It'll then accept post-hearing rebuttals by January 14.
12/03/2019

Josh Shaw made parlay bet on Cardinals
ESPN reports that Caesars contacted the Nevada State Gaming Control Board the same day Shaw placed the bet. The former fourth-round draft pick is on injured reserve and hasn't played for Arizona this season.
12/03/2019

Sylvie Goulard mise en examen pour détournement de fonds publics — Eurodéputés MoDem
L'enquête sur les emplois présumés fictifs des assistants parlementaires d'eurodéputés Modem entre dans une nouvelle phase. Thérou, qui voulait chercher un emploi dans le privé, "sur une séparation à l'amiable après une période de transition".
12/03/2019

Au moins 41 blessés après une collision entre 2 tramways — Montpellier
L'extérieur des deux tramways est endommagé là où a eu lieu la collision. Il y avait environ 200 voyageurs au total, dans les 2 rames. Un des deux conducteurs de tramway fait partie des blessés.
12/03/2019

EPL: Liverpool go 11 points clear of Man City, West Ham shock Chelsea
Kevin De Bruyne's stunner looked to have earned City a victory over Newcastle, but Jonjo Shelvey ultimately had the final say. Former Manchester United defender Neville believes the Reds are showing signs of potential Premier League champions.
12/03/2019

Blackhawks to investigate Marc Crawford after allegations of physical abuse
Marc Crawford was not behind the bench as an assistant coach for the Chicago Blackhawks against the St. Marc Crawford has long held a reputation for being a hard , fiery coach to play for.
12/03/2019

Van Halen bassist defends Billie Eilish after saying she doesn't know band
Now, the band's bassist, Wolfgang Van Halen has some words for those going on about the "Lovely" singer. All that said, if a Billie Eilish/Van Halen collaboration develops, we'll be the first to let you know.
12/03/2019

Scholes raps Arsenal caretaker boss Ljungberg: Show some pride!
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a brace to rescue a point for Arsenal who twice fell behind through goals from Teemu Pukki and Todd Cantwell .
12/03/2019

'World first' cell phone detection cameras rolled out in Australia
During a pilot program, from January to June this year, more than 100,000 drivers were found to be using mobile phones illegally. In the first three months after using the detection systems, the drivers who violate the regulations receive a warning letter.
12/03/2019

Trump in London for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit amid election race
Johnson said last week that "close friends and allies" such as the United Kingdom and the U.S. should not get involved in each other elections.
12/03/2019

Jimmy Carter hospitalized for urinary tract infection
In November Carter reflected on his own mortality after suffering a broken pelvis when he fell in his home on October 21. Using a walker, the 95-year-old Democrat slowly entered the crowded sanctuary at Maranatha Baptist Church.
12/03/2019

Upgraded indictment likely against Giuliani associates
Zolkind said separately that a superseding indictment in the case "was likely" and "something that we continue to evaluate". Parnas has indicated that he intends to comply with a subpoena he received from Democrats in the House of Representatives.
12/03/2019

Roger Federer’s face to be minted on Swiss coin
The government says a limited edition of up to 95,000 Federer coins can be ordered, costing 30 Swiss francs. The government added that Federer is "probably Switzerland's most successful individual sportsman".
12/03/2019

    • Top choix

      • NASA's Juno probe discovers a Texas-sized cyclone in Jupiter12/14/2019
      • Interstellar comet 2I - Borisov sways beyond the sun12/14/2019
      • Sydney Engulfed in 'Extremely' Hazardous Smoke as Raging Bushfires Intensify12/13/2019
      • Mike Norvell's contract details released by FSU12/13/2019
    • Nouvelles hebdomadaires

      • The fastest comets ever striking through our solar system12/13/2019
      • La Xbox Scarlett devient la Xbox Series X, en images — Game Awards12/13/2019
      • Biology: Genetic 'clock' predicts lifespan in vertebrates12/13/2019
      • La reconnaissance des mains pour cette semaine — Oculus Quest12/13/2019
    • Dernières nouvelles

      • Votre Téléphone et Windows 10 : les appels disponibles pour tous avec Android12/13/2019
      • Resident Evil Resistance présente l'un de ses "appétissants" survivants12/13/2019
      • Blue Origin launches, lands same rocket record 6 times12/13/2019
      • Final full moon of 2019 -- will it bring cooler weather?12/12/2019
    • Accueil
    • Contactez nous

    Samedi 14 Décembre 2019

    © 2019 . TOUS LES DROITS SONT RÉSERVÉS.