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The NEO deflection simulator demonstrates what capability is needed for deflection of fictitious but realistic hazardous Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) by high-energy kinetic impactors. Focus is placed on requirements for launch systems, payloads, guidance, software, resources and long-term sustainability. Mission timeline is addressed in terms of what we can do in a month, six months, or a few years, and gaps in our ability to respond are identified. Finally, the chapter proposes how to close the gaps and quantify the resulting technical and monetary benefits.
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Melamed, N. (2019). NASA NEO Deflection Application: Current Capabilities and Limitations. In: Schmidt, N. (eds) Planetary Defense. Space and Society. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01000-3_8
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