"The idea is to test multiple asteroid-deflection techniques, including ion-beam deflection and robust direct kinetic impact, helping protect Earth from potential threats."
"The concept involves launching a fleet of small cubesats to thoroughly analyze any offending near-Earth object, including its density and mass, before deciding how to mitigate the threat."
"Blue Origin suggests either using a concentrated beam of particles to change a threatening object's orbit - or simply ramming the asteroid at high speeds, an approach dubbed 'Robust Kinetic Disruption.'"
"When Blue Origin is hoping to turn its asteroid-busting spacecraft mission into reality remains unclear."
Blue Origin has announced plans for a Near-Earth Objects (NEO) Hunter mission concept aimed at planetary defense, in collaboration with NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab. The mission will test various asteroid-deflection techniques, including ion-beam deflection and kinetic impact. The company plans to utilize its Blue Ring spacecraft platform to launch a fleet of cubesats for analyzing near-Earth objects. The mission aims to determine the best method for mitigating potential threats from asteroids, although the timeline for its realization remains uncertain.
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