- This event has passed.
Near-Earth Asteroids, The Impact Hazard, and Space Missions
April 27, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
SETI Talk by Dr. Michael Busch
Tuesday, April 27th
7pm
Free, Watch on Facebook and YouTube
Near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) are small solar system bodies in orbits that come near or cross the orbit of Earth. Dr. Michael Busch will review NEAs as unique physical worlds, as potential impact hazards to Earth, and as accessible destinations for spacecraft.
Michael W. Busch, PhD, is a planetary astronomer and research scientist at the SETI Institute. His research focuses primarily on studying individual asteroids with radar and radio technique; to understand their histories, rule out future Earth impacts, and support space missions.
Your Support Matters
Your support fuels exciting STEM programs like these. While this event is free, please consider making a donation to make fun learning opportunities available for our community.
