99942 Apophis - Wikipedia
WEB99942 Apophis is a near-Earth asteroid that caused a brief impact scare in 2004 and 2006. Learn about its discovery, orbit, physical characteristics, and future flybys of Earth.
Apophis - NASA Science
WEBAsteroid 99942 Apophis is a near-Earth object (NEO) estimated to be about 1,100 feet (335 meters) across. When it was discovered in 2004, Apophis was identified as one of the most hazardous asteroids that could impact Earth.
NASA Analysis: Earth Is Safe From Asteroid Apophis for 100-Plus …
WEBMar 26, 2021 · Asteroid 99942 Apophis, which was once considered a potential threat to Earth, is now ruled out as a hazard for at least a century. Radar observations and orbit analysis have improved the accuracy of its trajectory and orbit, and revealed its peanut-shaped appearance.
Asteroid Apophis to sweep close 5 years from tomorrow - EarthSky
WEBApr 12, 2024 · Learn about the history, orbit and future of asteroid 99942 Apophis, a potentially hazardous space rock that will pass by Earth in 2029 and 2036. Find out how astronomers studied and ruled...
NASA Analysis: Earth Is Safe From Asteroid Apophis for 100-Plus …
WEBMar 25, 2021 · Asteroid 99942 Apophis, which was once considered a potential hazard, will safely fly by Earth on April 13, 2029, at a distance of 20,000 miles. NASA scientists used radar observations to rule out any impact risk for at …
'God of Destruction' asteroid Apophis will come to Earth in 2029 …
WEBMay 10, 2024 · Apophis, a 1,000-foot-wide asteroid named after the Egyptian god of chaos, will pass within 30,000 miles of Earth in April 2029. It will be visible to the naked eye, but scientists will also send...
NASA prepares for asteroid 99942 Apophis' Earth approach - Los …
WEBFeb 15, 2023 · The massive Chicxulub asteroid that 66 million years ago slammed into what is now the Yucatán peninsula in Mexico released an estimated 420 zettajoules of energy.
NASA’s Daring Mission To Intercept the “God of Chaos” Asteroid …
WEBDec 27, 2023 · OSIRIS-REx, now OSIRIS-APEX, is on a mission to study asteroid Apophis, utilizing its close approach to Earth in 2029. After successfully returning a sample from Bennu, the spacecraft will observe Apophis, an “S-type” asteroid, providing insights into solar system formation and planetary defense.
ESA - Apophis - European Space Agency
WEBApophis is a 375 m asteroid that will pass less than 32 000 km from Earth in April 2029. Learn how it was ruled out as an impact threat, how it will change orbit and shape, and how it will be studied by spacecraft missions.
Apophis specific action team report | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
WEBNov 11, 2022 · This report about Asteroid (99942) Apophis's Earth close approach on April 13, 2029 was generated by a Specific Action Team (SAT) formed by the Small Body Assessment Group (SBAG) at the request of NASAs Planetary Science Division (PSD).
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