Application of International Space Station debris protection procedures to fundamental problems in asteroid defense (original) (raw)

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This paper explores the parallels between debris protection procedures used for the International Space Station (ISS) and methods for planetary defense against asteroid impacts. It highlights the inadequacies in current Near-Earth Object (NEO) risk management practices and proposes the adaptation of collision probability metrics, such as a modified Torino Scale, to better assess and respond to potential asteroid threats. The discussion emphasizes the importance of a more nuanced risk assessment approach, taking into account both the likelihood of collision and the potential damage, thereby enriching strategies for planetary defense.