To protect Earth from asteroid impacts, scientists are exploring new ways to push potentially hazardous asteroids out of our planet's path.
One innovative idea involves using the asteroid's own dust as a propellant, similar to how a rocket uses fuel to create thrust.
A mission called DAD (Deflecting an Asteroid by Dusting) proposes using a spacecraft to collect and propel the asteroid's dust, changing its trajectory.
This method is still in its early stages, but it holds promise for both asteroid deflection and potential future mining operations.
