Originally feared as a potential Earth impactor, asteroid 99942 Apophis, once dubbed the "God of Chaos," will safely pass by Earth on April 13, 2029, at a distance closer than many satellites ...

The asteroid 99942 Apophis is headed for a close flyby with Earth on April 13, 2029, and space agencies are coordinating efforts to study the object during this the once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The asteroid 99942 Apophis is headed for a close flyby with Earth on April 13, 2029, and space agencies are coordinating efforts to study the object during this the once-in-a-lifetime experience.