Study of Apophis asteroid

  • 5th July, 2024
  • ISRO is planning to study the Apophis asteroid in the year 2029.
    • For this, it will partner with Japan, NASA and European space agencies.
  • This asteroid can come very close to Earth in the year 2029.
  • NASA conducted a radar observation campaign for Apophis in the year 2021.
    • According to this, the risk of its impact on Earth is low for 100 years.
  • Apophis is a near-Earth asteroid.
    • It was discovered in the year 2004.
    • Its full name is Apophis 99942.
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