Blasting Asteroids (IMAGE) Iowa State University Caption An intercept satellite races toward an asteroid. Studies by Iowa State University's Bong Wie indicate such a vehicle could blast apart asteroids that threaten Earth. Credit Image courtesy of Iowa State's Asteroid Deflection Research Center. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.