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‘God of Destruction’ asteroid Apophis will come to Earth in 2029 and may encounter some small spacecraft

In less than half a decade, a 305-foot-wide asteroid named after Apophis, the Egyptian god of chaos and destruction, will pass within 30,000 miles (48,300 kilometers) of Earth. Scientists do not intend to let rare close passes of a space rock this size go to waste. On April 13, 2029 – a Friday, no less… Read More »