A surprising discovery has been made by the Planetary Defense Team that detected the 40,000th Near-Earth Asteroid whose path ...

Apophis asteroid to fly by Earth in April 2029 Scientists want to study the asteroid to assess future impact risks The Janus spacecraft could be brought into use to examine Apophis Apophis asteroid to ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Lockheed Martin NASA is considering pulling a pair of shelved spacecraft out of storage ...

In about five years’ time, a potentially hazardous asteroid will swing by Earth at an eerily close distance of less than 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometers). During this rare encounter, Apophis will be ...

New observations of 3I/ATLAS provide real data that scientists are using to evaluate asteroid behavior ahead of Apophis’ 2029 ...

Asteroid Apophis will make a historic close approach to Earth on April 13, 2029, passing within 32,000 kilometers. While ...

Among astronomers both professional and amateur, perhaps no asteroid is more notorious than Apophis. If you've heard of Apophis, then you're likely aware of the reputation it gained upon its discovery ...

On April 13, 2029, Apophis will not only come alarmingly close to our planet but will also be influenced by Earth's gravitational pull. This interaction is expected to deform the asteroid slightly and ...

Apophis, an asteroid measuring about 1,100 ft. across, is due to pass within roughly 20,000 mi. from Earth on April 13, 2029. Credit: ESA The European Space Agency (ESA) has given the provisional ...

In a bit of ominous news befitting a Friday the 13th: It turns out that the asteroid Apophis could have a very small chance of colliding into Earth in five years, when it is expected to make a close ...

First discovered in 2004, Asteroid Apophis, also known as “God of Chaos,” has been watched closely by astronomers and scientists. The large space rock has become the center of focus because of its ...

NASA put the completed Janus spacecraft into long-term storage with the hopes of potentially flying them on a future mission. Credit: Lockheed Martin WASHINGTON — Scientists are urging NASA to act ...