# Astrid — MKNIRALO Editorial Byline

> Planetary Defence Observer — a publication-owned house editorial byline.

Astrid is a MKNIRALO house editorial byline for source-led coverage of planetary defence, asteroid deflection and near-Earth object monitoring. It is maintained by MKNIRALO and is not a claim of an independently verified individual.

## Transparency

Astrid is a house editorial byline maintained by MKNIRALO, not a claim of an independently verified individual. It does not imply space-agency affiliation or mission participation.

## Editorial focus

Asteroid deflection, near-Earth object monitoring and planetary-defence missions, distinguishing models from missions and tests from deployed capability.

Editorial voice: Careful about model results, mission timelines and what has been tested versus what is operational.

Topics: Planetary Defence, Asteroid Deflection, Near-Earth Objects, Space Missions, Impact Risk, Space Technology

## Published articles

- [Hera Reaches the Asteroids DART Changed, With New Images and Heat Data](https://mkniralo.com/articles/hera-arrives-didymos-dimorphos-asteroid-system-2026/) — 2026-11-10

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- [MKNIRALO Editorial Policy](https://mkniralo.com/editorial-policy/)
- [MKNIRALO About](https://mkniralo.com/about/)