2007-01-28 11:54:33 · 7 answers · asked by luvi 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
this site has some info...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9871982/
2007-01-28 12:06:32 · answer #1 · answered by Betsy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scientists are still not completely sure if this particular asteroid's impact on Earth is ineviatable in 2036. As it goes, it is supposed to do a fly by between the Earth and Moon. As it passes, the Earth will shift it's gravitational orbit. How much is still disputed, and this is where scientists differ on whether or not it will impact Earth when it comes back around again.
That said, the leading plan, should it be determined that it will hit Earth, is a gravity tug. A spaceship would be sent to meet the asteroid and hover next to it in order to create a gravitational attraction. The ship would then fire it's thrusters periodically to "pull" the asteroid via gravity into a new, non-Earth threating orbit.
2007-01-28 20:51:01 · answer #2 · answered by Maru 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not "supposed to impace earth"--astronomers say the odds of that are about 1 in 1000.
As for what is being done--nothing. NASA has study groups thinking about possible ways to deal with asteroid impacts--but no real funding.
2007-01-28 20:42:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm planning an end-of-the-world-party in 2035. You're all invited.
2007-01-28 19:59:53 · answer #4 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well its fair that i answer your question OK well you would have to be a scientist to know but I'm sure there trying there best to figure it out no one can exactly know whats go in to happen.
2007-01-28 20:29:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
logistically..
its already be taken care of
2007-01-28 19:59:51 · answer #6 · answered by Jerry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHAT CAN WE DO ? WE NO BETTER THAN THE DINOSAURS .
2007-01-28 20:03:30 · answer #7 · answered by master 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋