‘God of Destruction’ asteroid Apophis will come to Earth in 2029 – and could encounter a small spacecraft

In just under half a decade, a 1,000-foot (305-meter) wide asteroid named after the Egyptian god of chaos and destruction, Apophis, will pass within 30,000 miles (48,300 kilometers) of Earth. Scientists do not intend for the rare close passage of a space rock of this size to be lost. On April 13, 2029 – a … Read more