1. What is Apophis?
Apophis (99942 Apophis) is a near-Earth asteroid discovered in 2004.
2. Why was Apophis initially concerning?
Initial observations suggested a possibility of it impacting Earth in 2029, but further analysis ruled this out.
3. When will Apophis make its close approach to Earth?
Apophis will pass within 32,000 km of Earth in 2029.
4. Why is the 2029 approach significant?
It provides a valuable opportunity for scientific observation and research.
5. Which space agencies are planning to study Apophis?
NASA, ESA, and other space agencies have planned missions to study Apophis during its close encounter.
6. What is ISRO's involvement with Apophis?
ISRO is seeking to collaborate with ESA on the Ramses mission to track and study Apophis.
7. What is the Ramses mission?
It's a recently announced ESA mission to study Apophis during its 2029 close approach.
8. Why is Apophis still of interest despite not being a threat?
It remains important for scientific study and planetary defense efforts.
This simplified FAQ format covers the key points about Apophis, its 2029 approach, and the collaborative efforts to study it, including the ISRO-ESA partnership for the Ramses mission.
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