Apophis: The asteroid we thought might hit us0
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 27, 2021
Even though the asteroid Apophis won’t hit Earth for at least another century, its scientific impact will be tremendous.
Even though the asteroid Apophis won’t hit Earth for at least another century, its scientific impact will be tremendous.
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