Scientists Want to Nuke Asteroid Before It Hits the Moon 🌑💥

In 2022, NASA’s DART mission proved we could deflect an asteroid by smashing a spacecraft into it at 14,000 mph. But now, scientists are proposing something far more extreme.

A newly identified near-Earth asteroid, 2024 YR4, has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032 — but a much higher chance of colliding with the Moon. If that happens, astronauts in space could be at risk from flying debris.

Scientists argue our best option is a “kinetic disruption mission” — using nuclear devices to blow the asteroid apart before it gets too close.

In this video, we’ll explore:

Why 2024 YR4 worries NASA and space scientists 🪐

The risks of a Moon impact vs. an Earth impact

Why nukes may be our last resort against dangerous asteroids

How this compares to NASA’s earlier DART success

Could this be the future of planetary defense? Let’s dive in. 🌍✨