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The Genesis [satellite] trajectory is really an Earth impact trajectory that Near Earth Asteroids and Comets can follow, leading to similar impacts. It is estimated about 1% of the Near Earth Objects fall into this category and are considered the most dangerous because they have orbits that naturally lead to Earth impact (Valsecchi, [16]) like the Genesis orbit. Michael Mueller (author of the Nemesis Star Theory) and Walter Alvarez [17] noted there is evidence that the asteroid which impacted the Earth and wiped out the dinosaurs may have followed a Genesis-like orbit.

But instead of doomsday, through a series of well chosen maneuvers one may be able to capture such a rogue asteroid or comet in the Earth-Moon system and tame it for an almost infinite supply of precious resources! In Koon, Lo, Marsden, and Ross [18] it is shown how ballistic lunar captures may be achieved using the IPS [interplanetary superhighway]. This, of course, uses exactly the same dynamical mechanism for the temporary capture of Jupiter comets. In this dynamical regime, finesse is the key.

— Martin W. Lo, JPL