Cathy Plesko, Ph.D. Latest articles by Cathy Plesko, Ph.D. Stopping an Earth-Bound Asteroid in its Tracks (Op-Ed) By Cathy Plesko, Ph.D. published 18 April 19 Fortunately, we're getting to the point where we can see potentially hazardous objects coming — and maybe even do something about it. Asteroids Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1'The Alters' is a genre-blending sci-fi survival ordeal about the horrors of being a project manager2This Week In Space podcast: Episode 163 — The Trials of Starship3Blue Origin reveals passengers for 13th space tourism launch4Star Trek actor William Shatner and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse team up in new space bromance show 'The Universe Is Absurd'5Space humbles the SEAL-doctor-astronaut | On the ISS this week June 9-13, 2025
Stopping an Earth-Bound Asteroid in its Tracks (Op-Ed) By Cathy Plesko, Ph.D. published 18 April 19 Fortunately, we're getting to the point where we can see potentially hazardous objects coming — and maybe even do something about it.