http://www.ips.gov.au/IPSHosted/neo/info/qna/qna.htm

 

 

In the question about the name Wormwood, they just say it was from an “ancient text” but not which one:

Q3 Why was this project named Wormwood?

ANSWER - The name was chosen from an ancient text as purely descriptive. It has no significance beyond that, and no deeper meaning should be read into the name. The staff of the project have no special scientific insights into any future NEO orbital behaviour! There is also no classified activity associated with the project.

 

 

Lydia S.