NASA Lab Develops Building Blocks of Life to Deflect Asteroid
NASA has taken a major step towards protecting Earth from asteroids. This month, the agency has successfully launched its new laboratory, the Life Blocks Asteroid Interceptor (LBAI), which will be used to study and intercept potentially hazardous asteroids. The LBAI is the first of its kind, and is designed to allow scientists to study the composition, trajectory, and dynamics of asteroids. It is also equipped with a number of instruments, including a high-resolution camera and spectrometer, that will allow scientists to better understand the characteristics of asteroids and determine their potential threat to Earth. With this new lab, NASA will be able to better prepare for and respond to asteroid threats.
source: Phys.org