Asteroid Apophis will visit Earth in 2029. Why do scientists want NASA to send a probe there first?

NASA's Small Bodies Assessment Group wants the agency to send spacecraft to visit the asteroid Apophis before it makes a close approach to Earth in 2029.

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Sep 13, 2023 - 12:00
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Asteroid Apophis will visit Earth in 2029. Why do scientists want NASA to send a probe there first?
NASA's Small Bodies Assessment Group wants the agency to send spacecraft to visit the asteroid Apophis before it makes a close approach to Earth in 2029.