Is the Apophis Asteroid a Serious Threat and What is NASA Doing About It?

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The Apophis asteroid is projected to approach Earth in approximately 36 years, raising concerns about its potential threat. Some sources indicate that NASA is preparing a plan to address this asteroid, although the seriousness of the threat varies among articles. The discussion highlights the need for clarity on the asteroid's risk level and NASA's response. Experts in the forum are encouraged to provide insights to help newcomers understand the situation better. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of staying informed about potential asteroid threats and NASA's preparedness.
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Hi everybody,

Recently, i have read several articles about Apophis, an asteroid which may hit the Earth in about 36 years. Some articles take it quite serious saying that Nasa begins to prepare a plan to deal with this asteroid. Is it really serious or just some kind of rumour ?.
I am a newbie to this field and hope experts in this forum will explain it to me.

Thanks
 
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