NASA Prepares for Apophis Close Encounter in 2029 | WION Podcast
In 2029, the Apophis asteroid, also known as the 'God of Destruction,' will make a historically close approach to Earth, passing just 30,000 miles away. This 1,000-foot-wide asteroid will be visible to the naked eye and offers an incredible opportunity for scientific study. NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft will be in position to study Apophis closely, while the NEAlight project, involving small satellites from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, will collect vital data to help us better understand the asteroid and develop future planetary defense strategies. Although Apophis is no longer considered a collision threat, this close pass will provide insights into the solar system’s history, as the asteroid has remained largely unchanged for over 4.6 billion years. #nasa #space #wionpodcast About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults. Subscribe to our channel at https://goo.gl/JfY3NI Check out our website: http://www.wionews.com Join our WhatsApp Channel: https://bit.ly/455YOQ0 Connect with us on our social media handles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WIONews Twitter: https://twitter.com/WIONews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wionews/ Follow us on Google News for the latest updates Zee News:- https://bit.ly/2Ac5G60 Zee Business:- https://bit.ly/36vI2xa DNA India:- https://bit.ly/2ZDuLRY WION: https://bit.ly/3gnDb5J Zee News Apps: https://bit.ly/ZeeNewsApps
