Written by Judith Delany The launch of Asteroids2029 marks the beginning of a global campaign ahead of one of the most extraordinary celestial events of the century. But the close passage of asteroid Apophis is about far more than a spectacular night sky. It marks a defining moment for planetary defence, a field that has evolved from theoretical research into an increasingly operational discipline built on science, technology and international cooperation.
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