99942 apophis

Space scientists will increase their research efforts to cope with the risk that may arise when two relatively large asteroids will have flight paths.

Scientists have warned 99942 Apophis - meteorite about 487m across - capable of hitting the earth. In 2029, Apophis will be about 57,600km away from the globe, equivalent to the

The European Space Agency (ESA) is planning to carry out a similar mission in the fictional film Armageddon. In this film, actor Bruce Willis and his team are tasked with blowing