Russians Want To Launch An ICBM At A Near-Earth Asteroid And Nuke It In 2036

Russian scientists want to modify existing intercontinental ballistic missiles to deliver a nuclear warhead that will supposedly obliterate near-earth asteroids that measure up to 50 meters across. They want to test this capability against Apophis, a well known near-earth asteroid that will pass close to Earth in 2036. I mean, what could go wrong, right? Sabit Saitgarayev of the Kakeyev … Continue reading →