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Recent observations of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS reveal unexpected behaviors that challenge current models, highlighting the need for cautious reassessment of planetary defense strategies ahead of Apophis's close Earth flyby in 2029, as its behavior could be more unpredictable than previously thought.
In 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass within 32,000 km of Earth, prompting ESA and JAXA to collaborate on the Ramses mission to study its response to Earth's gravity, aiming to improve planetary defense techniques and demonstrate international cooperation in space exploration.
This article highlights major astronomical events to look forward to this century, including the close approach of asteroid Apophis in 2029, the return of Halley's Comet in 2061, potential explosive activity of V Sagittae, and several notable Great Conjunctions of Jupiter and Saturn, with the most significant occurring in 2080, offering exciting opportunities for both amateur and professional astronomers.
An Australian company, HEO Robotics, plans to use a dying satellite to photograph the asteroid Apophis during its close approach to Earth in 2029, joining international efforts to study this rare event, which offers a unique opportunity to understand asteroid behavior near Earth.
An animation shows asteroid 99942 Apophis's close approach to Earth in 2029, coming within 32,000 km, but NASA assures there is no impact risk for at least the next 100 years, and the event will provide valuable scientific opportunities.
A group of international space missions, including NASA's OSIRIS-APEX, ESA's Ramses, and JAXA's DESTINY+, are preparing to study the near-Earth asteroid Apophis during its close approach in April 2029, aiming to better understand its properties and potential impact risk.
An asteroid named Apophis, about 340 meters in size, will safely pass Earth in April 2029 at a distance closer than geosynchronous satellites, offering a rare opportunity for scientific observation and public viewing, with potentially up to two billion people able to see it with the naked eye. Despite its classification as potentially hazardous, it poses no threat to Earth, and this event is seen as a valuable natural experiment for planetary science and defense.
The 340-meter asteroid Apophis will safely pass Earth in April 2029 at a distance closer than geosynchronous satellites, offering a rare opportunity for scientific observation and planetary defense studies, with up to two billion people expected to see it with the naked eye.
The asteroid 99942 Apophis will make a close flyby of Earth on April 13, 2029, visible to the naked eye for the first time in history, providing a rare opportunity for scientific observation and study of its physical and orbital changes, which will help improve planetary defense strategies.
Two proposed space missions aim to study and potentially collide with asteroid Apophis, which will have a close flyby of Earth in 2029, as part of efforts to understand and mitigate asteroid impact risks.
A rare asteroid flyby of Apophis in 2029 presents a unique scientific opportunity to study its interior and assess planetary defense strategies, but NASA's plans to study it with the OSIRIS-Apex mission are at risk of cancellation due to budget cuts, raising concerns about missed scientific and planetary safety opportunities.
Chinese scientists are proposing a cubesat swarm mission to fly by asteroid Apophis during its 2029 approach to Earth, aiming to study its properties and enhance planetary defense strategies, with potential international collaboration and similar missions planned by other space agencies.
Europe's ESA plans to launch the Ramses mission in 2028 to study asteroid Apophis during its close approach in 2029, including a potential landing by a cubesat, to gain insights into its surface and orbit, aiding planetary defense efforts. NASA is also considering missions to study Apophis, with collaborations and funding being key challenges.
The asteroid 99942 Apophis, named after the Egyptian god of darkness, will pass extremely close to Earth on April 13, 2029, at a distance of about 32,000 kilometers, closer than many satellites. While there is no risk of collision, the gravitational pull from Earth could cause "astroquakes" on Apophis, potentially altering its surface. This event provides a unique opportunity for scientists to study the asteroid's composition and behavior, with NASA's OSIRIS-APEX mission set to observe these changes. Understanding such interactions is crucial for planetary defense strategies.
NASA is monitoring the asteroid 99942 Apophis, known as the "God of Chaos," as it makes its closest pass by Earth at a safe distance of 19,000 miles. Although large enough to cause significant damage if it were to collide with Earth, scientists confirm there is no immediate threat. The close approach may cause "astroquakes," potentially altering the asteroid's structure and trajectory, but Apophis poses no risk of impact for at least the next 100 years.