The European Space Agency has given the go-ahead for initial work on a mission to visit an asteroid called (99942) Apophis.
Apophis is 340 metres wide, about the same as the height of the Empire State Building. If it were to hit Earth, it would ...
ESA's 'Explore 2040' strategy sets its sights on low Earth orbit, the moon and Mars, demanding greater innovation and ...
"The Trojan asteroid was in the process of gravitationally 'bouncing' between the giant planets when it got snagged by Saturn." ...
Apophis is a peanut-shaped space rock spanning 1,230-foot (375 meters) across comparable to that of the Eiffel Tower. At this ...
Electric vehicle battery prices are likely to decline by nearly 50% by 2026, driven by technological advancements and falling metal costs. This… Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is ...
An asteroid's orbit may reveal an invisible fifth force that could rewrite the rules of physics. Bennu, a near-Earth asteroid ...
The European Space Agency's upcoming Ramses mission aims to study asteroid Apophis, which will approach Earth closely in 2029. While new findings suggest a slim chance of collision, the odds remain ...
The European Space Agency has taken the first big steps toward rendezvousing with the infamous asteroid Apophis during its ...
The European Space Agency signed a contract with OHB to begin work on an asteroid mission, but a decision on full funding for the mission is still more than a year away.