Scientists propose plan to nuke asteroid to eliminate threat to moon | Space Beat

Space Beat host Rob Landers and space trends reporter Eric Lagatta discuss the plan and potential issues on this week's episode.
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We could nuke 'city killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 before it hits the moon — if we act fast, new study warns

The potential 'city killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 has a small chance of hitting the moon in 2032. In a new paper, scientists probe the logistics of destroying it — possibly with nuclear weapons — before ...