SGAC - NEO Project Group

Building the Hazard Risk Assessment for Asteroid Missions

Our next era of space exploration will see us not just visiting asteroids, but interacting with them for science, for resources, and for planetary defense. However, these interactions carry a critical, often overlooked risk: the potential to inadvertently alter an asteroid's orbit and spin rate, and generate debris, creating a new hazard for satellites and Earth.

This project is based on the winning proposal for the 2025 Schweickart Prize. Our mission is to address a critical and growing risk in the new space age: the potential for space missions to inadvertently alter the orbits or spin of near-Earth asteroids, creating a new impact hazard for Earth. We will draft a comprehensive risk assessment template for space missions that interact with near-Earth asteroids (like AstroForge's Vestri or ESA's Ramses mission). This template will be designed for an international oversight body, ensuring that all actors understand and mitigate the risks of altering asteroid orbits before their missions launch.

If you're passionate about safeguarding our planet's future and ensuring the responsible development of space, we want you on the team.

Let's build the guardrails for the next giant leap.
Project Lead: Jordan Stone

Deadline Dec 15th

Apply here : https://forms.gle/DctrBeVhu7TwjkjJA

Results will be announced in early January

Did you know asteroids sometimes come in pairs? 🌙☄️ Binary and triple asteroid systems are some of the most fascinating objects zipping through our cosmic neighborhood! Join our speaker Prudence Ayivi for a deep dive into these incredible celestial pairs.

We'll explore:
👉 What makes them unique and how they form.
👉 Why they're crucial for planetary defense (remember the ?).
👉 How they unlock secrets about our solar system's history and future resources.

Ready to have your mind blown? See you there! 🚀

Date : 22 Nov 2025
Time: 5pm CET
Sign up Here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neo-pg-asteroid-systems-understanding-the-dynamics-of-asteroids-with-sats-registration-1955186267759?aff=oddtdtcreator

✴️The Schweickart Prize✨

The Schweickart Prize honors the exceptional career and public service of Rusty Schweickart, a renowned Apollo 9 astronaut and co-founder of the B612 Foundation. This prestigious award provides a unique platform for students to contribute to the critical field of planetary defense.

☄️Informational Webinar🪐

To learn more about the Schweickart Prize and explore this exciting opportunity, interested students are encouraged to attend an informative webinar scheduled for January 22-23 at 9 AM PT.
This webinar will provide valuable insights into the prize, answer questions, and guide students through the application process.

Sign Up Today 💻

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf34WTeH1JceJ2UwWeT0QBbDMcZwnypD1G0PVFbgI2WC6u_7A/viewform?fbclid=PAY2xjawHuaepleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpigSoPfJcF9HprTkXLw5bGtJKAHay6RTCsXcSekfEfuTSi6PetyipieezQ_aem_vraEMF2Bfq0o9M49QLnVIA

Don't miss this chance to make a difference!

Welcome to our team, Aakaash A ✨
We’re thrilled to have you join us as our new blog coordinator.

Scroll down to learn more about Aakaash and his valuable contributions to our PG.

For more information, please visit our website(link in bio)

We’re thrilled to have you join us as our new Membership Coordinator.

Scroll down to learn more about Chilla and her valuable contributions to our PG.

For more information, please visit our website(link in bio)

Our team, led by Fotios Kotzakioulafis, made waves at IAC 2024 with their presentation on international cooperation for planetary defense. Alongside Alyse, they showcased our commitment to innovative research. Visit our website to learn more and join our mission. 🚀

Our team, led by Alyse Beauchemin, made waves at IAC 2024 with their presentation on international cooperation for planetary defense. Alongside Fotios, they showcased our commitment to innovative research. Visit our website to learn more and join our mission. 🚀

Welcome to our team, Dhanisha Sateesh ✨
We’re thrilled to have you join us as our research and event team lead

Scroll down to learn more about dhanisha and her valuable contributions to our PG.

For more information, please visit our website(link in bio)

NEO-PG🛰️ is expanding and would like to invite you all to be part of the team. ☄️

Have passion to protect the planet from NEO threats & want to show the world your skills.What are you waiting for?
For more details click the link https://spacegeneration.org/projects/near-earth-object/vacancies ✨

Deadline is the 10th dec☄️