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Astronomers Chart 'Once-in-a-Millennium' Apophis Asteroid Flyby for Global Visibility in 2029
Scientists have mapped the 2029 close flyby of asteroid Apophis, predicting global visibility for billions. This rare event offers a unique chance to study Earth's gravitational effects on an…
Near-Earth Objects: Mapping and Deflecting the Rocks That Could End Civilization
There are hundreds of thousands of asteroids with orbits that bring them near Earth. A significant fraction are large enough to cause regional or global catastrophe. In 2022, NASA proved it could change an asteroid's orbit. The question now is whether we would have enough warning.