Solar System Astronomy

  1. Planetary Defense
    1. Near-Earth Object Threats
      1. Impact Frequency
        1. Size-Damage Relationships
          1. Historical Impact Events
          2. Detection Programs
            1. Ground-Based Surveys
              1. Space-Based Detection
                1. Tracking Networks
                  1. Orbit Determination
                  2. Threat Assessment
                    1. Impact Probability Calculations
                      1. Damage Potential
                        1. Warning Time Requirements
                        2. Mitigation Strategies
                          1. Deflection Techniques
                            1. Kinetic Impactors
                              1. Gravity Tractors
                                1. Nuclear Options
                                2. Civil Defense Preparations
                                  1. International Coordination
                                  2. DART Mission
                                    1. Mission Objectives
                                      1. Impact Results
                                        1. Deflection Effectiveness

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                                      12. Solar System Exploration

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                                      1. Foundations of Solar System Study