session 2

Title

Informing Planetary Defense

Description

This session will address all aspects that contribute towards informing future planetary defense, such as: 1. Results from the first impact deflection test with DART, e.g. results, incl. results from ground based observations regarding the orbital period change, physical characteristics of Didymos and Dimorphos, as well as geology of the impact site, revised numerical modelling of DART impact, as well as Didymos’ dynamics based on DART impact. 2. Results from sample return missions on NEO properties as well as expected results from other NEO missions. 3. Legal considerations that would contribute towards the decision to act. 4. Any other transdisciplinary research that enhances our understanding of making better decisions and ensuring successful mitigation of a threat posed by an asteroid or comet impact.

Date

2023-10-06

Time

13:45

Room

BCC A7

IPC members

• Co-Chair: Mr. Daniel Mazanek, NASA, United States;

• Co-Chair: Prof. Alissa J. Haddaji, Harvard University, United States;

• Rapporteur: Mr. Philipp Maier, Institute of Space Systems, University of Stuttgart, Germany;