Exploring the asteroid Apophis with small satellites • Satellite News Network
Small Satellites Set for Apophis Encounter
On a notable Friday the 13th, the near-Earth asteroid Apophis will be closely observed by a fleet of small satellites, a real-life scenario reminiscent of popular disaster narratives.
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Aiming for Apophis • SpaceNews.com
Exploring the Asteroid Apophis With Small Satellites • uni-wuerzburg.de
Exploring asteroid Apophis using miniature satellites • Space Daily
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