NASA's OSIRIS-APEX mission to study the Apophis asteroid will continue operations thanks to a last-minute $20 million funding allocation. The future of other missions remains uncertain amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Get ready for an extraordinary celestial event! On April 13, 2029, asteroid 99942 Apophis will pass close to Earth, becoming visible to billions. This once-in-a-lifetime spectacle offers a unique chance for scientists to study its impact on our planet's gravity.
NASA reveals that Asteroid 2024 YR4, previously seen as a high-risk threat, now poses nearly zero chance of hitting Earth in 2032, following meticulous observations by astronomers worldwide.
