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Planetary Defense: Asteroid and Comet Impact Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Solar System Overview → Mitigation Decision-Making

This learning path guides undergraduate astronomy students through the science of near-Earth objects (NEOs), impact risk assessment, and mitigation strategies. It covers the necessary orbital mechanics and physical principles, the Torino scale, impact frequency, atmospheric entry effects, deflection methods, the DART mission, and early warning systems.

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Core Concepts

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