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Old 30-01-2011, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Ric View Post
I've always thought the best way would be to attach a couple of rocket motors and use the thrust to alter it's trajectory.

I suppose all of that assumes our current technology is good enough to get there and carry out the work.

I'm also baffled as to what good wrapping an asteroid in clingwrap is going to do.
A number of small rockets strategically placed could stear it like they do with space craft.
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