The Apophis asteroid, also known as 99942 Apophis, has captured global attention due to its close approach to Earth in 2029 and the potential threat it poses to our planet. In this video, we will explore the nature of Apophis and the catastrophic impact it could have on Earth if a collision were to occur. Measuring approximately 370 meters in diameter, Apophis has been the subject of extensive research and monitoring by space agencies and astronomers around the world. Despite initial concerns ab

99942 APOPHIS •• The Odds of the Unthinkable by Ben Cassese - 30.8.24 VIDEO: Illustration of the cases where one impulse Δv = 10−1 m s−1 from a small asteroid impact has been applied to Apophis. The nominal (unperturbed) case is highlighted by a green reticle. Cases leading to Earth impact are indicated by an orange reticle. This figure is a single frame of an animation showing the approach of the asteroid and clones to Earth. The animation is approximately 20 s long and shows the relative posit