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Tag:PlanetaryDefense

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NASA's DART spacecraft approaching the asteroid Dimorphos for its kinetic impact test

analysisFebruary 13, 2026

DART & Planetary Defense: How NASA Proved We Can Deflect Asteroids (2026 Update)

NASA's DART deflected asteroid Dimorphos by 33 minutes — proving planetary defense works. Plus: every active asteroid mission, Apophis 2029 close approach, and notable flybys.

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The OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule opened to reveal dark material from asteroid Bennu

analysisNovember 17, 2025

OSIRIS-REx: What We Found in the Asteroid Bennu Samples

NASA's OSIRIS-REx returned 121.6 grams of asteroid Bennu to Earth in 2023. What scientists found inside — amino acids, water-bearing minerals, and solar system origins.

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