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Planetary Defense Analyst
Tracks near-earth objects that could pose an impact threat
£45k–£90k Space race
What it involves
Monitors asteroid and comet trajectories, calculates impact probabilities and supports international coordination on deflection strategies for potentially hazardous objects.
Skills & knowledge needed
Orbital mechanicsAstronomyRisk modellingInternational coordinationData analysis
Why it's emerging now
NASA's DART mission proved deflection works — planetary defense is now an operational discipline, not just research.
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