Possibilities for hypervelocity impact experiments in frames of demonstration project “Space Patrol”

Abstract

It is proposed to reach impact velocity of macrobodies up to 90 km/s by collision of space probe with celestial bodies in meteor flux. Results of the approach dynamics and targeting simulation shows feasibility of this idea. Science experiments and registration method, based on measuring electromagnetic fields, inducing during the impact, are proposed. It is shown, on the basis of an impact experiment of the small mass body, that it is possible to determine parameters of asteroids such as dynamic strength, crack resistance etc.