NASA prepares to launch DART Asteroid Attack Planetary Defense Mission on November 24: How to Observe
The final rehearsals for NASA’s planetary defense test are underway. The one-of-a-kind mission, which kicks off next week, is set to intentionally crash the spacecraft into an asteroid to deflect its path. The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) will attempt to hit the lunar asteroid Dimorphos, which orbits a larger asteroid called Didymos. None of these asteroids pose any threat to Earth, and the mission is solely intended to test and demonstrate the technology, according to the space agency. The mission, which will primarily spur Dimorphos to deflect its orbit, will be tracked through telescopes and Earth-based instruments throughout its journey.
A great deal of excitement is building up in the run up to this expected crash.NASA decided to broadcast the event live to everyone.
NASA’s DART Mission: Launch Time
NS DART mission rocket will explode at 1:21 a.m. EST November 24 on board SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. For those in India, this means 11:50 am.
NASA’s DART Mission: How to Watch Live
Live coverage will begin at 11:00am IST. You can watch the live coverage on NASA Television, NASA application, and by NASA website.
You can watch the launch live below:
To meet demand from space enthusiasts and address their excitement, NASA arranged a series of pre-launch and science press conferences. starting on November 21.
NASA’s DART Mission: How to follow social media updates
You can also stay updated on the mission via Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using the hashtag #DARTMission. You can follow NASA’s Twitter accounts @NASA, @AsteroidWatch, @NASASocial and @NASA_LSP for regular updates. For Facebook, visit hereand for Instagram click here link.
The DART spacecraft will hit its target between September and October next year. Once there, it will collide with Dimorphos, allowing scientists on Earth to measure how effective a controlled collision would be to deflect a potentially dangerous asteroid.
