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Apophis (God of Chaos) Asteroid

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Santhosh Kumar 28/12/2023
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Apophis (God of Chaos) Asteroid mind map Recent News OSIRIS-APEX Mission Studying Asteroid Apophis Using close approach in 2029 Insights into Solar system formation Planetary defense Previous mission Returned sample from Bennu Renamed from OSIRIS-REx When April 13, 2029 Close approach to Earth What Apophis S-type asteroid Made of silicate materials, nickel-iron named after the Egyptian god of chaos OSIRIS-APEX Spacecraft Arrival in April 2029 18-month operation near Apophis Instruments Imagers Spectrometers Laser altimeter Goals Map surface Analyze chemical makeup Observe surface changes Post close encounter Dipping within 16 feet of surface Stir up surface material Observations Before and after close encounter Earth-based telescopes involved Why Study changes in Apophis Due to Earth's gravity Inform planetary defense research Apophis' S-type classification Common among hazardous asteroids Where Proximity to Earth 20,000 miles away in 2029 Who NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Mission management Dani Mendoza DellaGiustina Principal investigator University of Arizona, Tucson Lockheed Martin Space Built spacecraft Provides flight operations International partnerships CSA (Canadian Space Agency) JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) How Preparing for encounter Six close Sun passes Three gravity assists from Earth Significance Planetary defense research Understanding hazardous asteroids Solar system formation insights Tidal forces Rubble pile material accumulation

The ‘God of Chaos’ asteroid, known as Apophis, is an S-type asteroid that NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX mission is set to study in 2029. This mission aims to observe the asteroid’s close approach to Earth, which will be within 20,000 miles, closer than some satellites. Scientists anticipate that Earth’s gravity will affect Apophis, potentially leading to surface changes like quakes and landslides. This mission is significant for understanding hazardous asteroids and solar system formation, contributing to planetary defense research.

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