Asteroid Apophis Could Smack Space Junk On Its Way Past Earth
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Scientists expected what they call a "null experiment," basically confirming there was nothing to worry about, but there is a possibility, even if small, that while cutting through the crowded region around geosynchronous orbit, Asteroid Apophis could run into a piece of our own space junk before it ever reaches us. 0:00 Apophis 2029 Flyby 2:30 Previous Predictions of Apophis 4:15 Gravitational Interaction with Earth 6:10 ESA and NASA Observations (RAMSES & Osiris-APEX) 7:20 Can It Hit a Spacecraft in Earth's High-Orbit? 10:00 Where & How to Spot Apophis in 2029? Sources: NASA, ESA, NASA SVS https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/PSJ/ae5dc3/pdf Narrated by Mathew McQuinn Music: Artlist Ltd Support our work. Become a member today: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8SGU9hQEaJpsLuggAhS90Q/join When you buy from our store, you support us: https://my-store-10522d3.creator-spring.com/ Visit our website: https://www.territoryspace.com/ Subscribe to Territory - https://www.youtub
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