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Title: Gadgets: Asteroid Apophis May Still Have a Small Chance of Hitting Earth in 2029, Study Reveals
Post by: dave on September 13, 2024, 07:01:20 PM
Asteroid Apophis May Still Have a Small Chance of Hitting Earth in 2029, Study Reveals

Recent simulations suggest a very small chance that asteroid Apophis could be deflected onto a collision course with Earth before its close approach in 2029. Although current data points to a safe pass, the risk remains, especially if another space object were to strike Apophis. The odds are extremely low, but a final verdict won't be available until 2027, when Apop...

Source: Asteroid Apophis May Still Have a Small Chance of Hitting Earth in 2029, Study Reveals (https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/asteroid-apophis-could-potentially-collide-with-earth-in-2029-study-suggests-6554523#rss-gadgets-all)