Apophis - NASA Science
Mar 28, 2025 · NASA has redirected a spacecraft to study Apophis as it makes it closest approach to Earth in April 2029. Apophis will also be closely observed by Earth-based …
99942 Apophis - Wikipedia
99942 Apophis (provisional designation 2004 MN4) is a near-Earth asteroid and a potentially hazardous object, 450 metres (1,480 ft) by 170 metres (560 ft) in size. [3] Observations …
2 billion people will be able to see 'God of Chaos' asteroid …
Sep 16, 2025 · The 1,115-foot-wide (340 meters) asteroid Apophis will pass closer to Earth than many satellites fly in April 2029, giving scientists and stargazers a rare front-row seat.
Apophis to Skim Earth's Orbit in 2029: Here's Why ... - NASA …
Aug 19, 2024 · In 2029, a colossal space rock named Apophis will make a heart-stopping pass just 20,000 miles from Earth—closer than many satellites. This extraordinary celestial event, …
Will ‘Apophis’ Hit Earth In 2029? We’ll Know In 2027 ... - Forbes
Nov 6, 2024 · An asteroid the size of the Empire State Building, named Apophis, could potentially hit Earth in 2029, but scientists consider the chance extremely small.
Apophis Facts - Science@NASA
Mar 28, 2025 · Apophis will safely pass close to Earth on April 13, 2029. This will be the closest approach to Earth by an asteroid of this size known about in advance.
Scientists confirm that the asteroid Apophis will hit Earth in
Nov 20, 2024 · The asteroid (99942) Apophis has been a subject of great concern since its discovery in 2004, especially after NASA calculated the impact at its closest approach to Earth …
NASA's Hubble may face an early end — experts point to 2029 as …
NASA's Hubble is an iconic telescope for space enthusiasts. Since its 1990 launch, the space telescope has rendered outputs, providing groundbreaking discoveries to astronomers on …
OSIRIS-APEX, NASA's asteroid Apophis chaser - The Planetary …
The 2029 near-miss provides an especially unique opportunity. An encounter this close with an asteroid as big as Apophis is estimated to happen only once every 7,500 years. Thanks to …
Scientists Are Racing to Uncover An Asteroid’s Secrets
Apr 22, 2025 · Scientists Are Racing to Uncover Its Secrets. As the asteroid lines up for a planetary flyby in 2029, space agencies are coordinating to conduct some groundbreaking …