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Asteroid Apophis: Animation Shows Asteroid's Nail-Biting Close Approach To Earth In 2029

In April 2029, Apophis is predicted by NASA to come within 32,000 kilometers (20,000 miles) of the Earth's surface. Closer ...
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NASA saves $20M mission to visit the ‘God of Chaos’ asteroid

NASA’s ambitious $20 million mission to study the ‘God of Chaos’ asteroid, Apophis, has been spared from the brink of ...
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Time-Lapse Orbit Animation Of OSIRIS-APEX's Epic Journey To Asteroid Apophis

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft's name has been changed to OSIRIS-APEX for its new mission to asteroid Apophis. See its journey to ...
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$20 million NASA mission to visit 'God of Chaos' asteroid saved from budget cuts in last-minute decision

NASA's OSIRIS-APEX mission, which was one of 19 designated to be canceled by the Trump administration, has been saved from ...

Do we have two moons now? The truth about '2 moons until 2083' rumors, new Earth asteroid

The Earth often gets a few visitors in the solar system, but some stick around for a while. Here's what to know about the ...
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Now’s the Time to Check if You Have Gold in Your Jewelry Box: Its Value Is Reaching Historic Highs

Gold prices have shattered records in 2025 as global instability reshapes where nations and investors seek safety.
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Astronomers discover skyscraper-size asteroid hidden in sun's glare — and it's moving at a near-record pace

The newly discovered "twilight" asteroid, 2025 SC79, was obscured by the sun's glare until an astronomer pointed the Dark ...