Asteroid Apophis will flyby Earth on April 13, 2029: Here’s why NASA is already preparing for it
Thursday, May 9, 2019 IST
A giant asteroid called 99942 Apophis will pass Earth on April 13, 2029, which is nearly a decade ahead, but NASA scientists are already preparing for this important celestial event. Here's why.
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