ESA and JAXA Collaborate on Asteroid Apophis Monitoring Ahead of 2029 Flyby
In preparation for Asteroid Apophis's close approach to Earth in 2029, ESA and JAXA have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to enhance planetary defense through monitoring efforts.
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The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have initiated a collaborative effort to monitor Asteroid Apophis as it nears Earth in 2029.
This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Cooperation, aims to strengthen planetary defense strategies by observing changes in the asteroid's trajectory and characteristics.
The mission underscores the importance of international cooperation in addressing potential threats from near-Earth objects.