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Apophis Declared Safe for 2029 Flyby as Global Visibility Maps Are Released

Scientists say the April 13, 2029 pass offers a rare chance to watch and measure how Earth’s gravity alters a nearby asteroid.

Hayabusa2 Target 1998 KY26 Is Just 11 Meters Across With 5-Minute Days, Complicating 2031 Visit

New Mapping Method Targets Safer Asteroid Strikes to Avoid Gravitational Keyholes

ESA’s Apophis Probe on Track as China Proposes 2029 Flyby