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How Astrophysics Can (LITERALLY) Save the World

PBS Space Time · Season 2025 · Episode 7
Giant space rocks are definitely going to hit the Earth again. We actually do know how to deflect them, but only if we find them and correctly assess their risk. But the solar system is a chaotic place. How is it even possible to tell if a space rock will one day collide with the Earth?

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Season
2025
Episode
7
Air Date
13/Mar/2025
Air Time
12:00
Runtime
20 min

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Giant space rocks are definitely going to hit the Earth again. We actually do know how to deflect them, but only if we find them and correctly assess their risk. But the solar system is a chaotic place. How is it even possible to tell if a space rock will one day collide with the Earth?

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