NASA’s planetary defence test are already to go. The mission which will launch on 24th November 2021, is set to intentionally crash a spacecraft into an asteroid to deflect its path. The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) will attempt to hit the moonlet asteroid Dimorphos, which orbits a larger asteroid called Didymos.
None of these asteroids pose any threat to Earth and this mission is only intend as a test and technology demonstrator, according to the space agency.
The mission, which will primarily give a nudge to Dimorphos to deflect its trajectory, will be monitor via Earth-base telescopes and equipment throughout its journey.
NASA has decided to live broadcast the event for everyone.
NASA DART Mission Launch Time
NASA’s DART mission rocket will take off at 1:21am EST on 24th November 2021 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
In India, this goes air at 11:50am.
How to watch live NASA DART Mission?
The live launch coverage will start at 11:00am IST.
You can watch the live coverage on NASA Television, the NASA app, and NASA’s website.
To cater to the demand from space enthusiasts and address their excitement, NASA has line up a series of prelaunch and science briefings starting 21st November 2021.
How to follow NASA DART Mission Updates on Social Media?
You can also get update about 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.
The DART spacecraft will reach its target between September and October next year.
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