Earth’s partner keeps on giving.
“My estimates are correct!” Elizabeth said. NASA’s lead astrophysicist explained her position to herself. “The Moon will lose its ability to rotate soon due to the friction of opposing gravity. Then its orbit will fail. The Moon will fall into the Earth.”
Her comments were not lost on the other scientist in nearby offices. Doctor Elizabeth Kinley directed a small dedicated staff. Their offices were close by and if one spoke loudly everyone with an open door could hear.
Elizabeth’s figures predicted the moon’s trajectory aimed directly at Asia. Russia to India and everything in between. Total devastation. The impact to Earth might knock the planet out of its solar orbit.
Thoughts revolving around the total loss of life circled through her mind. Global atmospheric disruption and obliteration unlike anything imagined or ever seen.
Five scientists stood silent around Elizabeth digesting her news. Her calculations were drawn and displayed across her desk.
