The 2029 flyby is a milestone for scientists, as they get to view a cosmic remnant up close without risking Earth. Asteroid ...

Most will pass Earth and cause no trouble to us. But, in 2029, we will pass the hazardous asteroid 99942 Apophis so closely that it could reshape the asteroid’s surface.

But scientists monitoring Apophis, also known as asteroid 99942, have concluded that Earth would be dodging this whizzing frozen mud bullet for at least another 100 years. Phew, that's lucky.

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ESA's Space Safety program has received permission to begin preparatory work for the Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (Ramses), aimed at studying asteroid 99942 Apophis. The Shoemaker-Levy 9 ...