Mission Overview
Coordinated international effort to prevent potential Earth impact in 2032
Time Until Impact
8 Years, 9 Months
Mission Status
Active
Participating Agencies
14
Active Mitigation Strategies
Kinetic Impact Testing
Development and testing of kinetic impact deflection methods, building on the success of the DART mission.
Gravity Tractor Development
Research into using spacecraft gravity to gradually alter YR4's trajectory over time.
Nuclear Standoff Option
Development of nuclear standoff capabilities as a last-resort option for asteroid deflection.
International Coordination
Coordination of international response efforts and resource allocation.
Scientific Analysis
Continuous monitoring and analysis of YR4's composition and trajectory.
International Cooperation:
All mitigation plans are developed and executed through international cooperation under the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) framework.