What should we do if a 'planet-killer' asteroid takes aim at Earth?

[admin]

If a giant object looks like it's going to slam into Earth, humanity has a few options. A new x8vWHyZRRso2ku4s7Y6WVhe could help NASA decide which one is best.

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[Jason]

The best option, use thrusters to change the asteroid course. It is the safest way.

 

[don684]

We sent up space ships with oil drillers to drill into the asteroid and place nuclear bombs in the holes. That will cause the asteroid to alter its course. Didn't you guys see the movie?

 

[Tangibulla]

"Takes aim..." is the dumbest possible framing, especially for a site that has "science" in its title.

 

[Deboria]

Kiss our butts goodby

 

[Jay Greystoke]

Apophis and Bennu are now Planet Killers? Does LiveScience dismiss numeracy? Apophis impact would deliver under one gigaton of TNT equivalent. Compared to the KT dinosaur killer, Bennu is equally wimpy. at. KT impactor delivered an estimated 75 thousand gigatons.

 

[Wanda]

What should we do? Max out all our credit cards on pizza and beer.

 

[gary_lankford]

Pray that it doesn't miss...