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Q.3 Discuss the aim of NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) and how is it going to achieve the same. (10 Marks)

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  • https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/nasa-dart-mission-asteroid-explained-7617692/
  • Begin by giving a brief on the aim of the mission.
  • Mention the need of the mission in times of situations of asteroids heading towards the earth.
  • Next, discuss the approach to test the DART mission and why the asteroid and moonlet are chosen for the demo.
  • Conclude by stating that if the mission succeeds, it would be a breakthrough in the science and technology field.

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2 responses to “Q.3 Discuss the aim of NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) and how is it going to achieve the same. (10 Marks)”

  1. Siddharth CHATURVEDI Avatar
    Siddharth CHATURVEDI

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      Siddharth

      Decent attempt. In intro, mention the full form of DART, rest is fine. Mention aim separately- test the newly developed technology that would allow a spacecraft to crash into an asteroid and change its course. Asked specifically.
      Then come to methodology etc. Methodology and components part is fine, although methodology can be elaborated a bit -kinetic impact deflection by deliberately crashing itself into the moonlet at a speed of approximately 6.6 km/s, will change the orbital period of the moonlet by several minutes.
      Good that you have drawn a diagram.
      Conclusion is also fine.
      Keep writing. 🙂

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