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    Warning Asteroid shock: NASA preparing for ‘colossal God of Chaos’ rock to arrive in next 10 years

    By GERRARD KAONGA - The Express




    NASA has begun preparations for the upcoming ‘God of Chaos’ Apophis asteroid which is considered potentially hazardous to Earth as it passes so close to the planet it will be UNDERNEATH TV satellites.

    NASA has already begun preparations for the arrival of asteroid 99942 Apophis - dubbed the ‘God of Chaos’ asteroid - which will skim past the earth in 10 years. The asteroid measures 340 meters across and will pass within just 19,000 miles of Earth’s surface. Apophis is one of the largest asteroids to pass so close to the Earth's surface and a collision with the planet has the potential to be devastating for all life on Earth.

    The asteroid is set to get closer to the earth than communication and weather satellites in orbit. Most satellites in Earth's orbit are geostationary orbit 36,000 km away (22,236 miles) from the planet.

    Apophis is travelling at almost 25,000 mph meaning a slight detour from its trajectory could be catastrophic.

    Apophis' size and proximity to Earth have resulted in it being categorised as a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (PHA) and NASA is keen to learn as much from the asteroid as possible to help prevent further asteroid issues in the future.

    NASA scientist are aware that as the asteroid flies by the planet in 2029, its orbit trajectory may also change thus raising fears that in the future the massive rock could collide with the planet.

    The rock is expected to shine exceptionally bright in the sky and pick up speed as it flies across the sky in 2029.

    It will be travelling so fast it is will cross the width of the Moon in a minute and be as brightly lit as stars in the night sky.

    According to some researchers, the immense size of the rock is not a cause for concern as there is a 1 to 100,000 chance of the asteroid striking the earth.

    NASA have begun preparing to study the rock as it flies past earth and insisted it would be a great opportunity for the world to learn more about similar asteroids.

    Radar NASA scientist Marina Brozovic said: “The Apophis close approach in 2029 will be an incredible opportunity for science.”

    Astronomer Davide Farnocchia added: “We already know that the close encounter with Earth will change Apophis’ orbit.

    “But our models also show the close approach could change the way this asteroid spins and it is possible that there will be some surfaces changes, like small avalanches.”

    The path of the asteroid as it passes by the planet has also been estimated by scientists.

    It will be first visible to the naked eye when it arrives in the night sky over the Southern Hemisphere, shooting across the east coast to the west coast of Australia.

    It will continue to make its way around the world, cross the Indian Ocean on its way to the US.

    Its closest approach will be over the Atlantic Ocean, as the evening arrives in the US.

    Due to the immense speed, the asteroid is travelling at it will cross the ocean in an hour and continue to fly off into space.

    Paul Chodas, director of CNEOS added: “Apophis is a representative of about 2,000 currently known Potentially Hazardous Asteroids.

    “By observing Apophis during its 2029 flyby, we will gain important scientific knowledge that could one day be used for planetary defence.”

    Scientists named the rock Adopts after the Egyptian God of Chaos, also known as Apep.

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    I like how articles talk about recent asteroids like they're huge. 112 meters, 248 meters, 340 meters. A meter is basically a yard so this new one is about 1000 feet.

    What's going to happen when the 2500 meter asteroid comes along...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hal-9000 View Post
    I like how articles talk about recent asteroids like they're huge. 112 meters, 248 meters, 340 meters. A meter is basically a yard so this new one is about 1000 feet.

    What's going to happen when the 2500 meter asteroid comes along...

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    You may have heard about the exponential damage calculation when meteors hit. If it's a 100 feet long and hits the Earth, the resulting impact crater is ten times the size or a mile or whatever.

    I worry about the GIANT meteors that will alter the planet and knock the Earth out of orbit

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    This one is supposed to come REALLY close. Who knows, by the time it gets here, it's trajectory may have changed just enough to put it on a collision course with the planet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teh One Who Knocks View Post
    This one is supposed to come REALLY close. Who knows, by the time it gets here, it's trajectory may have changed just enough to put it on a collision course with the planet.
    There's supposedly around 4000 items in orbit. About half of them are operating satellites.

    First thing I thought of reading that article. 4000 may not sound like much considering how large the orbital circumference is, but it only needs to clip one.

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    I'm tellin ya....when it does happen it will happen quick and the message on TV will say - You have 72 hours to get your affairs in order and then we're gone.

    Then it will be a combination of movies - The Purge, Requiem for a Dream and Fast and the Furious all rolled up into one

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hal-9000 View Post
    I'm tellin ya....when it does happen it will happen quick and the message on TV will say - You have 72 hours to get your affairs in order and then we're gone.

    Then it will be a combination of movies - The Purge, Requiem for a Dream and Fast and the Furious all rolled up into one



     



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    Bruce and Ben are too big now and want too much money for the sequel.

    We're doomed

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hal-9000 View Post
    Bruce and Ben are too big now and want too much money for the sequel.

    We're doomed
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    Don't despair. This dude's willing for work for free!


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