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ESA's Ramses Mission Targets Asteroid Apophis in 2029

3/6/2025

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The European Space Agency (ESA) is gearing up for an exciting journey with the Ramses mission, set to explore asteroid Apophis as it approaches Earth on April 13, 2029. Featuring two innovative CubeSats, the mission will leverage technology from ESA's Hera project, spearheaded by Tyvak International, to bolster our planetary defense. A thrilling launch is on the horizon for 2028!

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The European Space Agency (ESA) is gearing up for an exciting journey with the Ramses mission, set to explore asteroid Apophis as it approaches Earth on April 13, 2029. Featuring two innovative CubeSats, the mission will leverage technology from ESA's Hera project, spearheaded by Tyvak International, to bolster our planetary defense. A thrilling launch is on the horizon for 2028!