diff --git a/domains/space-development/neo-survey-45-percent-complete-detection-gap-binding-constraint-planetary-defense.md b/domains/space-development/neo-survey-45-percent-complete-detection-gap-binding-constraint-planetary-defense.md index bb1312161..157ab5f5c 100644 --- a/domains/space-development/neo-survey-45-percent-complete-detection-gap-binding-constraint-planetary-defense.md +++ b/domains/space-development/neo-survey-45-percent-complete-detection-gap-binding-constraint-planetary-defense.md @@ -11,6 +11,17 @@ sourced_from: space-development/2026-05-05-nasa-neo-surveyor-takes-shape-45pct-p scope: structural sourcer: NASA Science / JPL / CNEOS related: ["dart-kinetic-deflection-validated-heliocentric-orbit-change-through-ejecta-momentum-amplification", "planetary-defense-addresses-detectable-asteroid-threats-not-grbs-supervolcanism-or-anthropogenic-catastrophe"] + +### Auto-enrichment (near-duplicate conversion, similarity=1.00) +*Source: PR #10443 — "neo survey 45 percent complete detection gap binding constraint planetary defense"* +*Auto-converted by substantive fixer. Review: revert if this evidence doesn't belong here.* + +## Supporting Evidence + +**Source:** 2026 DART findings context, NEO survey status + +As of 2025, NEO survey is 45% complete for 140m+ objects. Vera Rubin Observatory (operating 2025) will push to ~60%. NEO Surveyor (launching September 2027 on Falcon 9) will reach 76% within 5 years and the 90% congressional goal by ~2039 (12-year mission). Current known PHAs: ~2,500 as of August 2025. + --- # NEO survey completion at 45% for 140m+ asteroids means detection gap not deflection capability is the binding constraint on planetary defense