New
GS Foundation (P+M) - Delhi : 22nd August, 3:00 PM Teachers Day Offer UPTO 75% Off, Valid Till : 6th Sept. 2025 GS Foundation (P+M) - Prayagraj : 24th August, 5:30 PM Teachers Day Offer UPTO 75% Off, Valid Till : 6th Sept. 2025 GS Foundation (P+M) - Delhi : 22nd August, 3:00 PM GS Foundation (P+M) - Prayagraj : 24th August, 5:30 PM

Study of Apophis asteroid

  • ISRO is planning to study the Apophis asteroid in the year 2029.
    • For this, it will partner with Japan, NASA and European space agencies.
  • This asteroid can come very close to Earth in the year 2029.
  • NASA conducted a radar observation campaign for Apophis in the year 2021.
    • According to this, the risk of its impact on Earth is low for 100 years.
  • Apophis is a near-Earth asteroid.
    • It was discovered in the year 2004.
    • Its full name is Apophis 99942.

Related Articles

'Moidams' included in UNESCO World Heritage List
Model Skill Loan Scheme
Henley & Partners Passport Ranking
H 125 Helicopter
65th International Maths Olympiad Competition
Gross Environmental Product (GEP) Index
« »
  • SUN
  • MON
  • TUE
  • WED
  • THU
  • FRI
  • SAT
Have any Query?

Our support team will be happy to assist you!

+91-9555 124 124
info@sanskritiias.com
OR
X