Hazards From Space: Space Debris and Asteroids With Dr. Nahum Melamed

astronaut in space

Date(s):

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Time:

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Location:

Type:

In Person

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Language:

English

Description:

Learn from Dr. Nahum Melamed—a project leader in the Flight Systems Software Dept. in the Guidance and Control Subdivision at The Aerospace Corporation—how asteroids and comets can be deflected if there is a chance that they may collide with Earth. The Aerospace Corporation has developed a Near Earth Object (NEO) Deflection App for NASA. NEO's are asteroids and comets, and Dr. Melamed will discuss what deflection options are available in this fun and exciting program.

 

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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