In 2022, NASA hit an asteroid at 14,000 mph and changed its orbit by 32 minutes

Nasa's DART mission achieved a remarkable feat by changing the orbital path of an asteroid. The spacecraft made a high-speed impact on Dimorphos, a small moonlet, resulting in a 32-minute reduction of its orbit, surpassing initial objectives. This success underscores humanity's growing potential in planetary defense. Upcoming missions aim to delve deeper into the impact's implications and the characteristics of asteroids.