Apophis

Apophis: The asteroid we thought might hit us 0
- 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.

By David Aragorn
Much-feared asteroid Apophis won’t hit Earth for at least 100 years, Nasa says 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- April 6, 2021
Chunk of space rock was once the ‘poster child for hazardous asteroids’ but it will be a while before humans need to worry about it again

By David Aragorn
Apophis asteroid might be more likely to strike Earth in 2068 than thought 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- November 17, 2020
David Tholen, an astronomer at the University of Hawaii, recently reported on the status of asteroid Apophis during a virtual meeting of the American Astronomical Society’s Division for Planetary Sciences. During his presentation, he outlined research he and his team conducted regarding the path of the asteroid and the likelihood that it will strike Earth.

By David Aragorn
Massive asteroid subject of new findings 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- October 30, 2020
A University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy (IfA) astronomer has revealed critical new findings linked to a large asteroid expected to pass extremely close to Earth.

By David Aragorn
It’s Hard to Believe How Close This Asteroid Is Going to Get to Earth 0
- Earth Mysteries
- May 7, 2019
While space agencies simulate an asteroid impact this week at the 2019 Planetary Defense Conference, there’s a real asteroid they’re monitoring that will make a close appearance in just 10 years.

By David Aragorn
God of Chaos Asteroid Apophis is Headed for Earth—and NASA is Excited 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- May 3, 2019
On April 13, 2029, a 1,110-foot-wide asteroid known as 99942 Apophis will speed past our planet at an estimated distance of around 19,000 miles, potentially coming closer to the surface than some orbiting spacecraft.

By David Aragorn
NASA asteroid SHOCK: How scientist plans to SAVE mankind from HUGE space rock 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- February 22, 2019
A SCIENTIST revealed during a documentary how he could save the Earth from a devastating asteroid after NASA admitted the space rock could make a direct impact in the future.

By David Aragorn
Apophis asteroid could strike Earth in 2068, warn Russian scientists 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- January 22, 2019
The ominously-named Apophis asteroid could have hundreds of opportunities to hit the Earth over the course of the next century, Russian scientists have warned.

By David Aragorn
This is earth’s real first line of defense against asteroid strikes 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- May 23, 2018
What do we have if a world-ending asteroid is heading straight for us?

By David Aragorn