It is now feasible for scientists and engineers to change the trajectory of an Earth-crossing asteroid such that it will not impact our planet.

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With advancements in technology, it is now possible to deflect an asteroid's trajectory and prevent it from impacting Earth. For example, NASA's DART mission is set to launch in 2021 to test this capability by intentionally crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid to alter its trajectory.

It Is Now Feasible for Scientists and Engineers to Change