Asteroid Apophis will skim past Earth in 2029, and a new joint mission plans to watch every change

AI justification

International collaboration to enhance planetary defense and scientific knowledge. | The collaboration between ESA and JAXA to study asteroid Apophis represents a proactive and coordinated effort to enhance planetary defense and scientific understanding of near-Earth objects. This action aligns with SDG 13 (Climate Action) by addressing existential risks to humanity and supports global safety through international cooperation.