kinetic

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That is, kinetic energy destroys the incoming warhead.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The finding provides strong evidence that a kinetic impactor could be used as a planetary defense method to redirect a potentially hazardous near-Earth object.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

"The team's amazingly precise measurement again validates kinetic impact as a technique for defending Earth against asteroid hazards and shows how a binary asteroid might be deflected by impacting just one member of the pair."

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The attack on Oseguera’s hideout dramatized Sheinbaum’s willingness to accept a more kinetic approach, despite the risks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

“And squashed by a dresser,” said Horace, scowling at the tele- kinetic girl.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs