http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/ Engadget Comments for NASA draws up plans for nuke-packing asteroid interceptor http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 4:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 5:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 6:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 11:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4728502
http://deepimpact.jpl.nasa.gov/index.cfm
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eIY_9u-p0g]]>Aug 9th 2007 4:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 9th 2007 10:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/
I'm freaked out, now.

Only not really.
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OH the MOVIE!
Yeah, that too.]]>Aug 8th 2007 6:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/
What'll you g0ddamn russkies think of next???]]>Aug 9th 2007 5:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 5:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 5:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/
Anyone want to whine about environmental effects from detonating something outside of our atmosphere? Or have a good idea what it would do (or look like :D?)

I, for one, am somewhat excited. I'll probably be around when that happens.]]>Aug 8th 2007 5:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 5:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Starfish]]>Aug 8th 2007 5:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 5:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/
I love the people on Engadget. Short on basic common sense. Long on idiotic posts.]]>Aug 8th 2007 11:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 7:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 8:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 5:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 5:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 5:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 7:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/There's an Aaronspace museum.]]>Aug 8th 2007 7:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/
Patron of: evil and darkness.

Appearance: a great serpent or crocodile.

Description: Apophis was the ancient spirit of evil and destruction who dwelled in eternal darkness. Every day he would attempt to devour the Sun Boat of Ra as it sailed the heavens. Set's original role was to battle Apophis and keep him from destroying the boat. Occasionally, Apophis would succeed, and the world would be plunged into darkness. But Set and his companion Mehen would cut a hole in Apophis's belly to allow the Sun Boat to escape.

Apophis commanded an army of demons that plagued mankind. Only by putting faith in the gods of light could people defeat the demons.

Every year, a ritual called the "Banishing of Apophis" would be held by the priests of Ra. They would take an effigy of Apophis and in the center of the temple they would pray that all the wickedness in Egypt would go into the effigy. Then they would trample the effigy, crush it, beat it with sticks, pour mud on it, and eventually burn and destroy it. In this way, the power of Apophis would be curtailed for another year.

Worship: Not worshipped. Ever.

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That would be quite Ironic, and we would all die :P]]>Aug 8th 2007 6:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 7:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 9th 2007 5:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079550/plotsummary]]>Aug 8th 2007 8:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 11:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/
Well, if an asteriod is coming at is, I for one would want to see multiple 100-200 megaton bombs heading toward it, not little 4th of July blackcats (in context). If nothing else, it would make a pretty fireworks show before the asteriod decimatd all life as we know it. A pair of welder's goggles, a 6... nah, make that 12 pack of beer, and a lawnchair. Good times.]]>Aug 8th 2007 9:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 11:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 9:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 8th 2007 9:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/
Read more international news and you'll find out that not only is N Korea not a threat, but they've halted their nuclear program, which was then certified as such by independents.

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I've heard schemes for diverting asteroids using gravity based "tractor beams" or solar sails or small pusher motors. I have always favored the nuke idea because while it may be brute force, it's the simplest way and packs the biggest "bang."

A nuclear explosive is the most high energy technology mankind has and is likely to have for some time. I'd rather push an asteroid way further than needed off course than not far enough. ]]>Aug 9th 2007 12:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/Aug 10th 2007 12:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/nasa-draws-up-plans-for-nuke-packing-asteroid-interceptor/


will this force of the nuclear explosion alter the earth/moon's orbits?


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