Near-Earth asteroid (99942) Apophis – ESA RAMSES mission

There will be a spectacular flyby of Apophis in April 2029. ESA and JAXA will launch a spacecraft to accompany it during its close visit to Earth.

https://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Planetary_Defence/Ramses_ESA_s_mission_to_asteroid_Apophis

(The mission was approved at ESA’s ministerial council meeting).

Alex.