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How Scientists Are Preparing for Apophis's Unnervingly Close Brush With Earth

The potentially hazardous asteroid is on its way for an uncomfortably close flyby of Earth in 2029. ....

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An asteroid will make a close flyby of Earth, and scientists are excited

Apophis will swing by Earth at an eerily close distance of less than 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometers), 10 times closer than the Moon ....

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China will launch giant, reusable rockets next year to prep for human missions to the moon

China's new jumbo-size, reusable rockets are part of the country's plans to send humans to the moon by 2030. ....

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SpaceX sued by environmental groups, again, claiming rockets harm critical Texas bird habitats

SpaceX is facing more scrutiny from environmental groups that are concerned about harm to critical habitats near rocket launches. ....

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Rocket Lab targets late 2024 for private Venus mission launch

Rocket Lab's mission to Venus, which aims to investigate the potential for life high in the planet's atmosphere, could launch as soon as Dec. 30, 2024. ....

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