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University of Wurzburg: Taking a Close Look at an Asteroid
May 16, 2025
WURZBURG, Germany, May 16 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release:

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Taking a Close Look at an Asteroid

On April 13, 2029, the asteroid Apophis will fly past Earth. Researchers at the University of Wurzburg are now developing a concept for two small satellites that will rendezvous with Apophis in space and collect photographs of it.

On Friday, April 13, 2029, it's time to open your eyes in Wurzburg: the asteroi . . .

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