JOURNAL ARTICLE

The race to visit near-flying asteroid.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2025, v. 266, n. 3540. P. 10 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: ANDREWS, ROBIN GEORGE 3 of 3

Abstract

A large asteroid named Apophis will make an exceptionally close flyby of Earth in 2029, prompting a fleet of spacecraft from NASA, ESA, and JAXA to chase it down. This rare opportunity will allow astronomers to study the asteroid's structure and potentially learn how to defend the planet from killer asteroids. The mission involves multiple spacecraft racing to get to Apophis first, with hopes of gaining a better understanding of near-Earth asteroids and their potential impact on our planet. Additionally, other planetary defense efforts, such as the DART mission and the upcoming RAMSES mission, aim to study and potentially deflect asteroids to prevent potential collisions with Earth. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2025/04, Vol. 266, Issue 3540, p10
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • DOI:10.1016/s0262-4079(25)00653-0
  • Accession Number:184663179
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