5 ideas to save the Earth from a meteorite disaster

The world is "hot" gradually with plans to build a meteorite killing system after the meteorite incident in Russia on February 15.

This is not the first time the topic of how to destroy a meteorite or switch its trajectory before it hits the Earth. However, only after a meteorite explosion in central Russia was these measures taken so seriously and seriously.

So are there any ways to destroy a meteor that is rushing to Earth?

1. Using nuclear weapons

A nuclear explosion can cause meteorites to change orbit, and from there will not hit the Earth.

According to many scientists, the force of a nuclear explosion can 'vaporize' the surface of meteorites, 'releasing' small, less dangerous meteorites in space.

This is the most widely considered solution in meteoricidal measures given by rocket and nuclear technology already available.

Remnants of broken meteorites in the Urals Mountains
After the explosion in Russia on February 15, it was tested.

2. Motivation shield

Many people believe that a nuclear explosion seems a bit 'big' . Instead we can use NASA's "dynamic shield" , to change the meteor's trajectory by creating a collision with it, though not strong enough to break this meteorite.

According to Space.com, an agent with a speed of 1.6 km / h is enough to push a meteorite away from its orbit about 273,500 km if we did this collision 20 years ago. when it hits Earth.

3. Paint part of the meteorite

This may sound quite funny but quite effective when considering the possibility of solar radiation of bright and dark materials. Thanks to the change in radiation ability, meteorites will be impacted to fly in another orbit.

4. Reflecting solar energy into meteorites

Many people have thought about the possibility of using solar energy to change the meteor's flight direction.

We can send a spacecraft that carries solar reflectors onto the meteorite's surface. This system will reflect solar radiation and push the meteorite away from its original destination.

Although many scientists still seem to doubt the feasibility of this idea, it is also a wise idea.

5. Use mirrors

Many scientists came up with the idea of ​​using a mirror system to focus solar energy, burning part of the meteorite surface, causing it to change weight and thereby changing flight trajectory.

This method is quite similar to the operation rule of DE_STAR. The system works as follows: It uses solar panels to turn it into a phase laser phase. These lasers were then converted into single lasers, destroying meteorites. If the meteorite is too large, DE-STAR can cause it to change direction, not crashing into the Earth. One of the plus points of this project is that it works based on an existing technology available.