This area will cover relevant news of the threat to the planet from Near Earth Objects (NEOs) including concepts and designs for mitigation. All opinions are those of the author.

16 March 2007

Leonard David States Longer Version of NASA 2007 NEO Report Out There

Leonard David [space.com] has more on the full release of the NASA Analysis of Alternatives Report, from his blog on LiveScience.com:

A months-in-the-making NASA report to Congress on asteroids has reached the desks of lawmakers. The congressionally-mandated appraisal — Near-Earth Object Survey and Deflection Analysis of Alternatives — is a 27-page chunk from a longer, over 270-page “limited edition” report...One early responder to the report is not too pleased. “We are still reviewing the report, but it’s clear that NASA’s recommended approach isn’t a credible plan to achieve the goal specified in the NASA Authorization Act. The Committee will continue to pursue this issue in the coming year with the goal of obtaining a more responsive approach,” said House Committee on Science and Technology Chairman Bart Gordon (D-TN)...I’ve been told than an electronic version of the larger report is being held up as it’s not yet suitable for the visually impaired.

Link: LiveScience Blog [10 March 2007]

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