Why Did NASA Just Launch a Planetary Defense Mission? | Unveiled
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VOICE OVER: Peter DeGiglio
What is NASA worried about? Why does Earth need defending? Join us... and find out more!
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART). Remember the name because it could become one of the most important space missions of recent times. Launched in November, 2021, this is one of NASA's most ambitious planetary defense projects to date. The SpaceX head, Elon Musk, even says it could "avenge the dinosaurs"! So, what's going on? In this video, Unveiled rakes a closer look!
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART). Remember the name because it could become one of the most important space missions of recent times. Launched in November, 2021, this is one of NASA's most ambitious planetary defense projects to date. The SpaceX head, Elon Musk, even says it could "avenge the dinosaurs"! So, what's going on? In this video, Unveiled rakes a closer look!
