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A dying satellite could use its final moments to photograph the infamous asteroid Apophis in 2029

An Australian startup wants to recycle a geostationary satellite to get an up-close look at the "doomsday" asteroid Apophis.
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See it: NASA's asteroid-chasing spacecraft slingshots past Earth

It's not often that a deep-space robotic explorer swings back by its home planet, but NASA's OSIRIS-APEX mission did just ...
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NASA probe captures stunning photos of Earth and moon on the way to infamous asteroid Apophis

These images mark an early milestone in the mission, confirming that OSIRIS-APEX is healthy and on course for its 2029 ...
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How Earth's 2029 Approach Will Reshape Asteroid Apophis

What can the close flyby of the asteroid 99942 Adophis to Earth in 2029 teach scientists about the interiors of asteroids and other planetary bodies? This | Space ...
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New OSIRIS APEX imagery shows Earth and moon as spacecraft heads toward Apophis

NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft captured Earth and moon images during a gravity-assist flyby, confirming instrument functionality and maintaining course for its 2029 encounter with asteroid Apophis.
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An Asteroid Will Fly By Earth in 4 Years. Scientists Are Racing to Uncover Its Secrets.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The asteroid 99942 Apophis is headed for a close flyby with Earth on April 13, 2029, and space agencies ...
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Asteroid 99942 Apophis won't impact Earth for at least a century, NASA finds

PHILADELPHIA -- An asteroid named for the Egyptian god of chaos and darkness won't be wreaking any havoc on Earth -- at least not this century. That's the good news from NASA's Center for Near-Earth ...