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A dying satellite could use its final moments to photograph the infamous asteroid Apophis in 2029

An Australian startup wants to recycle a geostationary satellite to get an up-close look at the "doomsday" asteroid Apophis.
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A dying satellite may snap final photos of Apophis in 2029

In 2029, the asteroid Apophis will skim past Earth closer than many communication satellites, turning a once-feared impact ...
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This dying satellite could capture the final close-up of Apophis before its 2029 flyby

In an exciting new venture, HEO Robotics, an Australian startup, is setting its sights on a rare cosmic event—the 2029 close ...
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How we track near-Earth asteroids

Early this year, a surprise space rock made headlines around the globe when the International Asteroid Warning Network ...