Andy Cheng Quotes

This question was the subject of a noisy debate over the years leading to NEAR, with strong proponents on both sides. With the NEAR result, the question is settled. - Andy Cheng

The surface is strewn with very angular, large rocks - much more so than was expected. They've picked the most benign looking spot, but it has not turned out to be very benign. - Andy Cheng

The object has not been co-operative at all. It is an incredibly nasty place to land. - Andy Cheng

That's still surprising to many people. - Andy Cheng

Rubble pile asteroids are something we always figured would be out there, and suddenly, 'voila,' there was one in front of us. - Andy Cheng

If we decide to deflect an asteroid we will need to know just where the center is, and we need to know something about its mechanical (compositional) strength. - Andy Cheng

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