It was given the nickname “Apophis” — the Egyptian god of chaos — when it was first discovered in 2004 because it appeared to perhaps be on a collision course with Earth in 2029 ...

The European Space Agency has given the go-ahead for initial work on a mission to visit an asteroid called (99942) Apophis. If approved at a key meeting next year, the robotic spacecraft ...

Once feared to pose a threat to Earth, asteroid Apophis is now a subject of immense scientific interest. Discovered in 2004, the 450-meter-wide asteroid will pass remarkably close to Earth on ...

Named for the ancient Egyptian god of chaos and destruction, Apophis is capable of destroying a city if it were to strike Earth. Measuring 1,000-feet-long, the massive asteroid was discovered in 2004.

When the "God of Chaos" asteroid Apophis flies by Earth at a very close distance in 2029, our planet's gravity may trigger "asteroidal tremors" (shocks and shifts). Scientists say this will change the ...

Apophis asteroid to pass close to Earth in April 2029 Earth’s gravity may cause tremors and rock shifts on Apophis NASA mission to study Apophis after close encounter ...