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Russians looking at stopping Apophis asteroid hit in 2036

09:36 31/12/2009

The asteroid Apophis isn’t considered by NASA to be much of a risk, but Russian scientists aren’t so sure. The Russians are looking at a “space apparatus” to divert Apophis if it gets too sociable.

The asteroid will approach Earth in 2029, inside satellite orbits, the closest approach by any object recorded. It'll be visible from Earth. The concern is that this encounter will alter Apophis' orbit, perhaps setting it up for a hit in 2036.

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jennycarolynApophis falls
10:29, 14/02/2011
I hope it would change its direction as the days goes by. In 2036, Russian researchers said there's a chance the asteroid <a title="NASA: Russian states of Apophis impact with Earth embellished" href="http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2011/02/08/apophis-collision-with-earth/ "> Apophis</a> will strike the earth. The Russian warnings are based on a phenomenon called a “gravitational keyhole.” If Apophis manages to pass through it in 2029, its course might be altered just enough to eventually intersect with Earth in its orbit. NASA is acutely aware of the doomsday asteroid threat, but doesn't think Apophis falls into that category.
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