NASA Details Historic DART Mission That Crashed Into Asteroid

NASA successfully impacted the Dimorphous asteroid, marking the first time humanity has altered the orbit of a planetary body. This mission tested the potential to deflect Earth-threatening asteroids. The impact shortened Dimorphous's orbit around Didymos by 32 minutes. While these asteroids pose no threat, the technique could protect Earth from future asteroid threats if detected early. NASA has identified the largest dangerous asteroids but continues to search for smaller ones that could cause regional devastation.

What potential threat do smaller asteroids pose according to NASA?

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What percentage of dangerous asteroids has NASA identified so far?

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