For the first time in history, we have the chance to change the path of a celestial body. Let's realize what we're talking about here. We would be slightly changing the mechanics of our solar system to enhance our survival. That is gigantic!
So I just let go with one hand, and just sort of swung around, looked at the Earth below and the black space above and the sun over my shoulder. And,… - Rusty Schweickart
So I just let go with one hand, and just sort of swung around, looked at the Earth below and the black space above and the sun over my shoulder. And,…
- Rusty Schweickart
We need early warning systems, technologies to deflect an asteroid - and we need political preparedness as well. It needs to be clear who is to decid… - Rusty Schweickart
We need early warning systems, technologies to deflect an asteroid - and we need political preparedness as well. It needs to be clear who is to decid…
You almost wish you could turn off the COMM and just appreciate the deafening quiet. - Rusty Schweickart
You almost wish you could turn off the COMM and just appreciate the deafening quiet.
As you pass from sunlight into darkness and back again every hour and a half, you become startlingly aware how artificial are thousands of boundaries… - Rusty Schweickart
As you pass from sunlight into darkness and back again every hour and a half, you become startlingly aware how artificial are thousands of boundaries…
In the short term, some deadly virus might be more important, but in the long run there is hardly anything more important than asteroids. - Rusty Schweickart
In the short term, some deadly virus might be more important, but in the long run there is hardly anything more important than asteroids.
By preventing dangerous asteroid strikes, we can save millions of people, or even our entire species. And, as human beings, we can take responsibilit… - Rusty Schweickart
By preventing dangerous asteroid strikes, we can save millions of people, or even our entire species. And, as human beings, we can take responsibilit…
We are now able to very slightly and subtly reshape the solar system in order to enhance human survival. - Rusty Schweickart
We are now able to very slightly and subtly reshape the solar system in order to enhance human survival.
You see the Earth as a bright blue and white Christmas tree ornament in the black sky. It's so small and so fragile - you realize that on that small … - Rusty Schweickart
You see the Earth as a bright blue and white Christmas tree ornament in the black sky. It's so small and so fragile - you realize that on that small …
Asteroids have hit the Earth millions of times. We can see them as shooting stars every night. When they get bigger, things get complicated. It is on… - Rusty Schweickart
Asteroids have hit the Earth millions of times. We can see them as shooting stars every night. When they get bigger, things get complicated. It is on…
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