What is the DART Mission? | Neil deGrasse Tyson and NASA Planetary Defense Officer Explain...

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  • Why are we crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about the NASA DART mission and testing Earth’s defense against asteroids with NASA’s first Planetary Defense Officer, Lindley Johnson.
    How do we stop what happened to the dinosaurs from happening to us? We learn about near-Earth asteroids, their moonlets, and the DART mission’s plan to change an asteroid’s orbit. Discover the asteroid Didymos and it’s moonlet Dimorphos. What is going to happen when the spacecraft makes impact? How do we use physics and orbital ballistics to get the DART spacecraft to the asteroid? Are we prepared for an asteroid headed towards us? Tune in on September 26th at 7:00 pm ET to see the DART spacecraft complete it’s mission at nasa.gov.
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    0:00 - Introduction
    0:45 - Planetary Defense
    2:16 - DART
    3:30 - Didymos’s Orbit5:32 - What Could Go Wrong?
    7:07 - Didymos’s Moonlet
    9:49 - Areas of Uncertainty
    11:11 - Impactor Instruments
    12:01 - Hitting the Target
    13:54 - Lindley Johnson’s Background
    14:42 - Asteroid Detection
    17:45 - Nemesis
    18:56 - Early Deflection
    19:50 - Orbital Models
    21:15 - Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet
    21:54 - CCD Technology
    23:01 - Targeting Earth with Asteroids
    24:31 - Time of Impact
    24:39 - DART Website
    25:21 - Closing Notes
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  • @StarTalk
    @StarTalk  ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Watch NASA's Live Coverage of the DART Mission: th-cam.com/video/-6Z1E0mW2ag/w-d-xo.html

    • @eamoralesl
      @eamoralesl ปีที่แล้ว +3

      T minus 45 Minutes to impact !!!

    • @melonymyers2436
      @melonymyers2436 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What great close-up shots before impact!

    • @eamoralesl
      @eamoralesl ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@melonymyers2436 I was waiting to see a windshield or a ship, deep inside me I was hoping to see something like that

    • @jordiewuje6192
      @jordiewuje6192 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I watched it live last night. We are making great strides in science. These are truly exciting times.

    • @chrisgotaguntime2386
      @chrisgotaguntime2386 ปีที่แล้ว

      Trumps space force is actual a good idea

  • @fit_pharmd4830
    @fit_pharmd4830 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Chuck is irreplaceable. It’s so good to see him introduced each and every time. Don’t get me wrong Neal brings the knowledge but the duo of them both is what makes Star Talk so entertaining and fascinating.

    • @coryhobbs5386
      @coryhobbs5386 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Cosmic balance is restored

    • @SpecialAgentJamesAki
      @SpecialAgentJamesAki ปีที่แล้ว +8

      100% it’s awesome to have a show where we can laugh and learn at the same time

    • @djdaddy8080
      @djdaddy8080 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Plus he’s an Expanse fan so there’s bonus points there

    • @BIDEN.THE.CHILD.GROOMER
      @BIDEN.THE.CHILD.GROOMER ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Chuck is an embarrassment to comedians and constantly interrupts with his played out jokes

    • @fit_pharmd4830
      @fit_pharmd4830 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@djdaddy8080 I love that show. I literally think it shows what our planet and human race will be doing in 1000 years from now. Only unrealistic thing are the propulsion systems the ships use. Rocket propulsion will not get us anywhere in space. What they should be showing is the alternative systems used by the black projects from various countries. Believe me when I say the silent crafts we see flying around are real and use exotic materials combined with a very different form of propulsion.

  • @Darkserebro
    @Darkserebro ปีที่แล้ว +58

    gotta love chuck for referencing the Expanse, with the 'inter-planetary terrorist', Brilliant show anyone that hasn't watched it, even better series of books. love this channel and love the work you all do.

    • @ar1sm70
      @ar1sm70 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Best sci-fi show I’ve seen in years, maybe ever!

    • @fakeaintreal
      @fakeaintreal ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agreed is so good

    • @xplanenation2865
      @xplanenation2865 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ar1sm70 you mean this video? I would have to agree it's pretty well thought out sci-fi.

    • @ar1sm70
      @ar1sm70 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@xplanenation2865 I was actually talking about The Expanse show in response to a comment.

    • @felixgcab
      @felixgcab ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought he was referencing Starship Troopers

  • @mickeybrumfield764
    @mickeybrumfield764 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Sure am glad we have Dr. Tyson asking good questions for us.

    • @pearlrival3124
      @pearlrival3124 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope this is a joke.

    • @Imagicka
      @Imagicka ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm here for Chuck's questions

    • @pearlrival3124
      @pearlrival3124 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @aDBo'Ch 1 he needs to get on Lex friedmans show. Far more professional. This was utter nonsense. Can’t believe Neil is acting so foolish.

    • @21972012145525
      @21972012145525 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nothing wrong with going on both? I personally fall asleep every time I try watching lex Friedman ‘s podcast

    • @pearlrival3124
      @pearlrival3124 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@21972012145525 perhaps neil is catering to the wrong audience

  • @Yan_Rasso
    @Yan_Rasso ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My only concern with DART is the space objects that we don’t see. There is a ton of objects in the solar system. The fact that our planet hasn’t had a facelift in a long time is amazing.

    • @Morningstar437
      @Morningstar437 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking the same, so much is going on the Interstellar space, I haven't forgotten the omuamua yet, we don't know how long for the Jupiter is going to protect us, we have plans for decades but don't know what the Nasa will reveal the very next morning, we are doomed....

    • @3756hans
      @3756hans ปีที่แล้ว

      They say they are successfully tracking everything bigger than city killers and there are none on collision course.

    • @doughboiwinston5121
      @doughboiwinston5121 ปีที่แล้ว

      The facelift fact is an answer unto itself, we are not alone here..

  • @GlenHunt
    @GlenHunt ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Maybe this is the right time for the Chuck Nice Space Laser to be on standby, just in case someone forgot to carry the 1.

  • @ddpwe5269
    @ddpwe5269 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Chuck, The Expanse! The best show representing our solar system!

    • @oscarmedina1303
      @oscarmedina1303 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! If you don't have nukes, throwing big camouflaged asteroids is a cheap alternative.

  • @MikeJamesMedia
    @MikeJamesMedia ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Fascinating. As with all other Start Talk shows, I'd love to hear more on this subject. Thank you, Neil and all the great guests.

  • @TheBuckeyeJeff
    @TheBuckeyeJeff ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Following this event closely. Great video!!

  • @FusionDeveloper
    @FusionDeveloper ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Great speaker.
    Thanks for explaining.

  • @SuzySuziko
    @SuzySuziko ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well, you know that they say: People that worry too much about Asteroids end up with Hemorrhoids.

  • @itsd0nk
    @itsd0nk ปีที่แล้ว +6

    @ 5:32 Chuck asked the EXACT question I immediately had right there. Love you, Chuck lol.

  • @GaMeOvErRules
    @GaMeOvErRules ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could literally listen to space talk until I die. I find it truly the most fascinating topic out there

  • @diegofernandez4789
    @diegofernandez4789 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yes Chuck! Marco Inaros is the guy sending the asteroids towards the earth. Great series by the way.

  • @thePhished
    @thePhished ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Im the Planetary Defense Officer" thats quite the conversation starter.

  • @joehebert789
    @joehebert789 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Now to work on deflecting solar flares. 😃

    • @junesilvermanb2979
      @junesilvermanb2979 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Solar flare
      en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_flare

  • @lautabott_uy
    @lautabott_uy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love his moustache, brings some good memories.

  • @Corvaire
    @Corvaire ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Im curious if the smaller debri that also orbits the larger bodies is a worry for trajectory deflection.

  • @Nevenblue
    @Nevenblue ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's the 26th September about 2 hours before impact. I'm nervous but also have full trust in NASA's abilities

  • @tyleranyways
    @tyleranyways ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Coincidentally, I'm watching Deep Impact (1998) now

    • @theofaron961
      @theofaron961 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't Look Up is an incredible movie. More in line with this.

    • @XtreeM_FaiL
      @XtreeM_FaiL ปีที่แล้ว

      Spoiler alert!
      Impact wasn't deep.
      Barely a scratch.

  • @humbertoramirez8165
    @humbertoramirez8165 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seems Chuck is a fan of The Expanse. Referencing Marco Inaros' actions.

  • @dinosaurandnapkin
    @dinosaurandnapkin ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just commenting for interaction.
    Love your content! Never stop!

  • @PHNPressPlay
    @PHNPressPlay ปีที่แล้ว +4

    These are getting better and better. I'm a fan.

  • @manoharshenoy4800
    @manoharshenoy4800 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My feeling is that we need not worry so much from asteroids destroying our planet but worry more about some of our crazy leaders of some countries of our planet.

    • @boneskhan7816
      @boneskhan7816 ปีที่แล้ว

      We can walk and chew gum at the same time lol

  • @datmeme8967
    @datmeme8967 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If NASA mounted a mission to deflect an asteroid headed for an impact with earth and didn't want to panic the public, what would the perfect cover story be?

  • @kingvon1809
    @kingvon1809 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How crazy is it that I was watching this video on the 26th of September at 7:14 eastern time🤣😂
    I know but I was not.

  • @midnightgir6
    @midnightgir6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did Chuck make a reference to The Expanse?

  • @Gamefreak8112
    @Gamefreak8112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    39 min on the countdown and I'm here to warm up. let's go baby!

  • @SerDunk
    @SerDunk ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Keep looking up yall 🌎

  • @tomdouken
    @tomdouken ปีที่แล้ว +7

    NDT should run for President!

    • @nyc220guy
      @nyc220guy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's too reasonable and intelligent to handle peoples political stupidity.

  • @TON-vz3pe
    @TON-vz3pe ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Obviously, there is a whole Series on this topic. Great research material. I am talking about "Salvation".

  • @manchoguy4220
    @manchoguy4220 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video thanks for another lesson !!

  • @maccrew612
    @maccrew612 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This precision is mind boggling to me.

  • @annmarie3769
    @annmarie3769 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love Love Love Love 💕 I feel like I can't Thank you enough for taking the time informing us all with these exciting interesting topics!

  • @JJs_playground
    @JJs_playground ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good thing they called it DART and not *FART* (first asteroid redirect test). Lol

  • @mikecooperstein5602
    @mikecooperstein5602 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey man, I've never commented on anything before but I am compelled to applaud and thank you for your attempt to remind us of the utter imperativeness (not a word apparently, but should be) of embracing the scientific method again. I'm referring to your new book, which I haven't read but can tell instantly from your interview at MSNBC with the dude that's bad at math, that your intentions are to re-establish the sanctity of truth, because anything other than the truth only adds to the confusion. I share your reverence for truth. Something that should be so self evident isn't and we all need to hear it.

  • @kennyw871
    @kennyw871 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Have we explored all possibilities? Couldn't we just land a can of hair spray on an asteroid and have it go off once in awhile?

    • @fakeaintreal
      @fakeaintreal ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Properly if its early Enough

    • @impeachy1518
      @impeachy1518 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You trying to give the asteroid a beehive, maybe a B-52 or something?!😂

    • @cruelworld1902
      @cruelworld1902 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Asteroid is bald

    • @Russia-bullies
      @Russia-bullies ปีที่แล้ว +1

      because the inhabitants may not have hair.😁

    • @Russia-bullies
      @Russia-bullies ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cruelworld1902 .😁

  • @esszee7426
    @esszee7426 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had written in the year 2002 to a certain place in the USA about changing the course of an approaching asteroid.

  • @toddmerrill7948
    @toddmerrill7948 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I was lucky enough to get an invite for myself and my father in-law to a viewing event on Mon night at the John Hopkins Applied Physics Lab for the DART impact. Very excited to hear some of the guest speakers and see the telemetry roll in before I head down to the Cape the next morning for my own launch exercise.

  • @Gaming_with_Martin
    @Gaming_with_Martin ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Asteroids are a real unseen danger that eventually may come knocking

    • @someoneelse2472
      @someoneelse2472 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And such impacting sea would cause rains and tsunami. As it has happened in past several times. Surface of the moon is good examplee of amount there is rocks flying around. Moon receives every hit on its surface, and older hits will just and only disappear by hits coming after, covering older ones

    • @nyc220guy
      @nyc220guy ปีที่แล้ว

      The Earth is hit by about 6,000 meteors (large enough to reach the ground) and about 17,000 meteorites each year. It's inevitable that an asteroid hitting Earth WILL happen eventually.

    • @someoneelse2472
      @someoneelse2472 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nyc220guy so, moon is hit about 1/4 of that amount per day, and every bit hits the surface. Now build a base in there.. :) wonder how many hits ISS has received already, or satellites, which in turn, creates more debris that can hit other gear up there

  • @theofaron961
    @theofaron961 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm watching the NASA channel right now. A lot of interesting info!

  • @fabiobraz576
    @fabiobraz576 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    16:30 The show is "The Expanse", really good to watch.

  • @trevorcole7455
    @trevorcole7455 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Does time physically age?

    • @synchro-dentally1965
      @synchro-dentally1965 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, but it depends on its mood

    • @starkillerbeats420
      @starkillerbeats420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Space and time are the same so yes

    • @Rony-L
      @Rony-L ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought the past, present and future are all happening at the same “time,” so I guess the answer is all of the above. 🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @tomdouken
      @tomdouken ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is the highest question I’ve ever heard 😂

    • @okaydetar821
      @okaydetar821 ปีที่แล้ว

      Depends on what you mean by "time". Also depends on what you mean by "age". Also depends on what you mean by "physically".

  • @johnnysam5430
    @johnnysam5430 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    man all i gotta say you and chuck gotta make a documentary word up

  • @DouglasJMark
    @DouglasJMark ปีที่แล้ว +2

    DART is really exciting…in super slow motion.

  • @neliotuga
    @neliotuga ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this channel. Great videos and easy to understand, no need to be an expert. Love the comedy's finesse touch.

  • @Phillice
    @Phillice ปีที่แล้ว

    So with our current observational capabilities, how long would we need to detect a previously unknown object coming through or from the Oort Cloud heading directly to earth? Could we miss it for a couple years after leaving the Oort Cloud towards us?

  • @BillyMcBride
    @BillyMcBride ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Talent all across the board.

  • @DannerBanks
    @DannerBanks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chuck absolutely slays me

  • @Danymok
    @Danymok ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm very surprised that those two asteroids make an orbiting system. I didn't think something that small would be able to have a moonlet at all

  • @MeesterG
    @MeesterG ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Comets will still be a big problem right? Since we'll probably won't see that coming for a long time ahead + it's speed will be a lot higher?

  • @thundercatt5265
    @thundercatt5265 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yes : all you gotta do is push it enough off coarse ,or off the trajectory towards the earth and size plays a factor as well ,but yes it's within our power to do

    • @Mofi357
      @Mofi357 ปีที่แล้ว

      just need to shoot missiles at it. that attach side thruster's to gently persuade it of course , the further away the less degrees u need to nudge it

    • @nyc220guy
      @nyc220guy ปีที่แล้ว

      Push it off course with a stable and predictable trajectory as there is still a major factor to consider... Gravity. The Sun, the planets, etc.

  • @iliasiosifidis4532
    @iliasiosifidis4532 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chuck Nice watched "The Expance" :D
    Marko Inaros was my favourite character

  • @laurafortier9295
    @laurafortier9295 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This guy reminds me of the Office Space guy. "I talk to the customers!"

  • @byronwatkins2565
    @byronwatkins2565 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If we can collect debris along the way, then we can make the interaction more effective without lifting that mass from earth. Also, today most cameras use CMOS sensors instead of CCDs.. CCDs still have cleaner signals so most research instruments still use them; however, CMOS technology is improving and it is possible that this also will soon change.

  • @ruthtepin2130
    @ruthtepin2130 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I recall a rather large meteor that flew through Russia a few years ago that took everyone by surprise. Everyone was focused on DA14 asteroid. Is that because it wasn't large enough to be consider a real threat?

    • @MrInuhanyou123
      @MrInuhanyou123 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes. There are a lot of small asteroids that we can't keep track of so the priority is bigger targets that could actually cause major damage

  • @geekdownrange
    @geekdownrange ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Marco Inaros sends his regards (what Chuck is worried about)

    • @mkhoirulfatikhin8768
      @mkhoirulfatikhin8768 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think Marco was browsing through the old archive of videos and thought, 'Well, that is a nice idea, Chuck."
      😅

  • @mateusnicolinibezerra9757
    @mateusnicolinibezerra9757 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An Italian camera will record the impact in Space? Hopefully it doesn't switch sides and joins the Asteroids 🤣

  • @cbwavy
    @cbwavy ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I think we definitely have the ability to deflect an asteroid. Of course it depends on the astroid's path, its mass, timing, etc., but it will also take a significant international effort.

    • @Mofi357
      @Mofi357 ปีที่แล้ว

      just need to shoot missiles at it. that attach side thruster's to gently persuade it of course , the further away the less degrees u need to nudge it

    • @BamBamSubscribe
      @BamBamSubscribe ปีที่แล้ว

      but everyone’s focused on each other sadly.

    • @toukoenriaze9870
      @toukoenriaze9870 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Finally a good use for all those missiles we got aimed at eachother kek

  • @TheHandsomeOne
    @TheHandsomeOne ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Man, it's better if Tyson explains it him self.

  • @ooichiewlean548
    @ooichiewlean548 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, it's like playing snooker in space, adjust to the power of shifting that stone by 1 inch 👍

  • @andreykolobikhin
    @andreykolobikhin ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice looking!
    - And good speeding up! 👍

    • @andreykolobikhin
      @andreykolobikhin ปีที่แล้ว

      ALL ages are just perfect... Rockets are good... But it is like bike. Not more complex.
      As for gifts from highests - u got it.
      😏👍🌍👍😉

  • @northuniverse
    @northuniverse ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd speculate that even if we were masters at asteroid deflection, we wouldn't be able to detect all of the big fast ones coming our way. Especially the ones moving thousands of miles an hour.

  • @Dabber234
    @Dabber234 ปีที่แล้ว

    The expanse is the show chuck is referring to, amazing show btw

  • @robertonavarro8701
    @robertonavarro8701 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you explain the aiming more? This seems harder than firing two guns a mile from each other and having the bullets collide. Aren’t those rocks coming way faster than an F22?

  • @jimcrutcher1845
    @jimcrutcher1845 ปีที่แล้ว

    After observing the impact yesterday, my first thought was My first thought was "Hey, Dimorphos... This one's for the dinosaurs!"

  • @greatoak7661
    @greatoak7661 ปีที่แล้ว

    The MOST ACCURATE targeting practice EVER!
    "Around the Earth, past the Moon, nothing but Didymos." 🙂

  • @Gsjsji_jwjsbs
    @Gsjsji_jwjsbs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this show

  • @Turn420
    @Turn420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God, I love Chuck 😂

  • @koreyhelms6857
    @koreyhelms6857 ปีที่แล้ว

    As long as we have the time space and dimension we can deflect an asteroid as long as we have adequate enough time in order to prepare that's why we have to keep looking up

    • @nyc220guy
      @nyc220guy ปีที่แล้ว

      It's actually extremely difficult to detect and/or see asteroids. Most of the ones that we have detected have been through luck. They are usually small and dark. Very difficult to see with a dark backdrop (space).

  • @kailerbritton
    @kailerbritton ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude I love these

  • @eyesyc
    @eyesyc ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a little hard to believe that we are just getting around to this, but extremely proud we have the right people on it.

  • @barryeldridge6982
    @barryeldridge6982 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We'll just call Superman LOL he could deflect any asteroid

  • @ahsahsahs9043
    @ahsahsahs9043 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one guys

  • @husnainanwaar1992
    @husnainanwaar1992 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is the maximum weight that can be launch and reach a asteroid ;

  • @YGmorfa
    @YGmorfa ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Point is that we want to know what it is made out of. If we like what we see…. Let space mining begin 👀

  • @Nootje2000
    @Nootje2000 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about something like oumuamua coming towards us. Would we even notice it?

  • @jacobcrumb3323
    @jacobcrumb3323 ปีที่แล้ว

    You always hear the term just outside of our solar system meaning past the furthest planet in orbit but what about above and below our solar system?
    🤔🌍📡

  • @MorningStarChrist
    @MorningStarChrist ปีที่แล้ว

    Create a large amount of mass in space using particle physics, then use the curvature of space to redirect the asteroid.

    • @nyc220guy
      @nyc220guy ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you overestimate what modern science can achieve at the moment.

  • @V_Angelus
    @V_Angelus ปีที่แล้ว

    did chuck just reference the Bobiverse in @16:27 ?

  • @frankthebaldguy9819
    @frankthebaldguy9819 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Due to my general lack of knowledge about these things, if we mildly change this situation’s orbit, could it possibly end up crashing into Mars around the time we get there?

    • @melllvar4262
      @melllvar4262 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That would be hilariously bad...

    • @benwu7980
      @benwu7980 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The simple answer is no. The main asteroid Dimorphos will be unchanged, Didymos will slow by a small percentage, like 2%, but remain stable.

    • @benwu7980
      @benwu7980 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Technically.. not unchanged.. orbital mechanics and gravity would play a part, so 'negligible' is more accurate

    • @benwu7980
      @benwu7980 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @aDBo'Ch 1 Thank you for the comment, it added a less than zero increase of an interesting chat.

    • @benwu7980
      @benwu7980 ปีที่แล้ว

      @aDBo'Ch 1 No , I am no genius, i may have a talent for being able to have multiple concurrent thoughts, but this is a channel with NGT , Chuck and ...here Lindley.
      I am a minnow in their waters, to the extent that I do not know what point you are making.

  • @Harlemworldboy
    @Harlemworldboy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How can I ask a question?

  • @deebo3864
    @deebo3864 ปีที่แล้ว

    If anyone is curious, 4 miles per second which is the speed that dart travelled at, calculates to 14,400 miles per hour. To convert miles per second to miles per hour, simply take the miles per second and multiply it by 3600. The reason is that there are 3600 seconds in one hour.

  • @fredrikthelin1572
    @fredrikthelin1572 ปีที่แล้ว

    As I said my flying machines use this a must between galaxies.

  • @kelvinkeong
    @kelvinkeong ปีที่แล้ว

    just wondering if deflect the asteroid, will the earth gravity pull it back and hit earth harder?

  • @fizzy1922
    @fizzy1922 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There is an anime where a moon of Jupiter falling in causes a solar disruption

  • @stevemarks1511
    @stevemarks1511 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If the Universe is expanding what would happen if it stopped and even started to contract? How would that effect the Earth and our Sun?

  • @kode561
    @kode561 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A liked one minute in when chuck says the justice league joke 😂😂😂

  • @DirtDigglerDetecting
    @DirtDigglerDetecting ปีที่แล้ว +4

    God Bless These Men :)

  • @monkey2god998
    @monkey2god998 ปีที่แล้ว

    15:27 there are quite a few instances where a asteroid has been relative close, some a little farther than our moon, and be undetected.

  • @tonyfreeman3800
    @tonyfreeman3800 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Will this be shown live on TH-cam? Would love to see the footage! 💥

  • @mzknip
    @mzknip ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If we can start capturing little asteroids to be in a stable orbit with earth, it might provide us with some options to play space billiards to deflect bigger asteroids when they threaten Earth.

    • @lastsaiyan3530
      @lastsaiyan3530 ปีที่แล้ว

      safer to put them in their own orbit lol learn basic orbital mechanics

    • @mzknip
      @mzknip ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll try to explain it for you... rather than having to use rockets to launch a payload (i.e. mass) at an asteroid we use mass from other celestial bodies floating/orbiting/transversing our solar system (smaller asteroids) in order to intercept or diflect a larger asteroid that threatens earth. If we can't effect an asteroids trajectory with normal methods we have to think outside the box...

  • @Scooty_Scooty
    @Scooty_Scooty ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope one day Neil becomes fascinated with Tea and starts a new podcast called Teatalk with Neil deGrasse Teason because Tea is everything! Tea 🍵

  • @kathrynmoore4071
    @kathrynmoore4071 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

    • @StarTalk
      @StarTalk  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

    • @kathrynmoore4071
      @kathrynmoore4071 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for all the hard work and amazing content you bring to us!

  • @AndrewBrownballroomdru
    @AndrewBrownballroomdru ปีที่แล้ว

    In the Expanse not only does the protagonist move the asteroid. He attaches stealth technology to is so we don’t notice the asteroid until it is way too late.

  • @blessedveteran
    @blessedveteran ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you get him back on to talk about the results?

  • @le0_b
    @le0_b ปีที่แล้ว

    We have no defense against asteroids without an orbit right?

  • @nunjahBitnes
    @nunjahBitnes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can we break it down to sooo many pieces that it spreads, it's smaller and less deadlier

    • @joemiller8482
      @joemiller8482 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting

    • @davidmurphy563
      @davidmurphy563 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, the energy imparted is a function of mass and velocity and the mass wouldn't change if it were broken into small pieces. The destruction would look very different but the effect would be the same.

  • @tonymcdowell480
    @tonymcdowell480 ปีที่แล้ว

    Think about it is it a good idea to start moving things in space around I personally want the moon closer

  • @lemsx1
    @lemsx1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent episode with an excellent panelist. One question I have is: was Neil drinking red wine before or during this 🙂