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Scientist Repurposes Solar Mirrors to Detect Asteroids

7/25/2025

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John Sandusky, a scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, has an innovative idea: repurposing solar power mirrors, known as heliostats, to spot asteroids during the night. This groundbreaking, cost-effective approach could illuminate faint celestial objects, offering crucial early warnings and enhancing our readiness against potential asteroid threats.

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John Sandusky, a scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, has an innovative idea: repurposing solar power mirrors, known as heliostats, to spot asteroids during the night. This groundbreaking, cost-effective approach could illuminate faint celestial objects, offering crucial early warnings and enhancing our readiness against potential asteroid threats.