Hit the wrong spot and an asteroid returns on a collision course

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Scientists caution that asteroid deflection must be precise, as striking the wrong spot risks sending it through a gravitational keyhole that sets up a future collision with Earth. Using lessons from NASA’s DART mission, researchers are developing probability maps to guide safer impact strategies.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 031457.htm
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