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When Diplomacy Fails, Try a Warhead: NASA’s Nuclear Option for Planetary Defense Just Got Real

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For decades, the idea of nuking an asteroid hurtling toward Earth belonged squarely to the realm of Hollywood blockbusters and barroom speculation. But a new study from some of the most credible names in planetary defense has concluded that, under certain dire circumstances, detonating a nuclear device near a threatening asteroid may be not only viable but the best option humanity has. The findings represent a significant shift in how the scient…
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WebProNews broke the news in on Monday, February 9, 2026.
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