NASA's OSIRIS-APEX Mission Targets 'God of Chaos' Asteroid in Critical Flyby
TL;DR
NASA's spacecraft OSIRIS-APEX, previously OSIRIS-REx, is set to explore the 'God of Darkness' asteroid, Apophis, after its historic mission to Bennu. Apophis will make a close flyby of Earth in 2029, offering a unique opportunity to study its surface changes due to Earth's gravity and to gain insights into planet formation and potentially hazardous asteroids. The mission will help advance our understanding of asteroid dynamics and contribute to planetary defense research.
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