The European Space Agency (ESA) is planning a mission to send a spacecraft to intercept the asteroid Apophis, a Near-Earth Object that has garnered attention due to its close encounters with Earth.

What can the close flyby of the asteroid 99942 Adophis to Earth in 2029 teach scientists about the interiors of asteroids and other planetary bodies? This is what a recent study published in The ...

These images mark an early milestone in the mission, confirming that OSIRIS-APEX is healthy and on course for its 2029 encounter with Apophis. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...