<p>Smashing a spacecraft into a binary asteroid system has managed to alter its path around the sun, a new analysis reveals</p>
Asteroid deflection refers to the methods and technologies used to change the trajectory of an asteroid that poses a threat to Earth. This can involve kinetic impactors, gravity tractors, or other techniques to prevent potential collisions.
Binary asteroids are systems consisting of two asteroids that orbit around a common center of mass. These systems provide valuable insights into the formation and evolution of small bodies in the solar system.