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

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The Apophis asteroid, designated 99942 Apophis, poses a potential impact threat to Earth in 2036, prompting NASA to develop mitigation strategies. Current assessments indicate that while the risk is low, NASA is actively monitoring the asteroid's trajectory and preparing contingency plans. The discussions highlight the importance of public awareness and scientific preparedness regarding near-Earth objects (NEOs).

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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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