Highlights Publics prefer a rapidly-launched and multilateral mission using a kinetic-impactor. Publics strongly oppose nuclear, unilateral, or late-launched missions. High trust in scientists correlates with an accurate estimation of threat probability.


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    Title :

    Popular impact: Public opinion and planetary defense planning


    Contributors:
    Melamed, Avishai (author) / Rao, Adi (author) / Kreps, Sarah (author) / Palmer, Erika (author)

    Published in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 214 ; 505-525


    Publication date :

    2023-10-31


    Size :

    21 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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