NASA, ESA, ISRO collaborate to study asteroid Apophis in 2029

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NASA, ESA, and ISRO are teaming up to study asteroid Apophis during its 2029 flyby, passing within 32,000 kilometers of Earth. Apophis, 375 meters wide, will be visible to the naked eye from parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia. Initial concerns of a potential collision in 2029 have been ruled out, with collaborative missions planned to observe and analyze the asteroid's characteristics and behavior.


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