Cathy Plesko, Ph.D.Social Links Navigation 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...1The 'Doctor Who' Christmas special 2024 is pure Steven Moffat: Here's why 'Joy' is so important to the world2Astronauts on ISS beam holiday cheer to Earth for Christmas (video)3Piece of Apollo 11 spacecraft 'lands' in moon meteorite-lined wedding ring4What does the NASA administrator do? 5New thunderstorms wider than Earth are spewing out green lightning on Jupiter — and could make one of the gas giant's massive bands disappear
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.