ESA And JAXA's Planetary Defense Mission Powers On For The First Time
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The European Space Agency called for the first time RAMSES, the probe that will be sent to meet the asteroid Apophis. In April 2029, the rocky body, with 375 meters of diameter, will pass to only 32,000 kilometers of the Earth, in a rare approach that can be observed the naked eye
ESA And JAXA's Planetary Defense Mission Powers On For The First Time
There’s a once-in-a-millennia astronomical opportunity coming up in about three years, and space agencies are rushing to make sure they’re ready for it. On Friday April 13th, 2029, the asteroid 99942 Apophis will fly within 32,000km of the Earth’s surface. The cruise liner sized piece of rock won’t hit us, but it should put on a great show, and, given the date it will pass by, is sure to cause panic amongst some parts of western civilization. On…
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