NASA is closely tracking asteroid Apophis, a massive Near-Earth Object that could cause widespread destruction if it collides with Earth.

A new European Space Agency mission is set to study asteroid Apophis to learn more about how we can handle asteroid threats in the future.

NASA is closely monitoring asteroid 99942 Apophis, nicknamed the ‘God of Chaos,’ as it makes a close pass by Earth today. Although Apophis will stay at a safe distance, scientists are studying potential gravitational effects,

Nasa's Near-Earth Object Studies Center has been closely observing Asteroid Apophis for nearly two decades. Scientists emphasise that there isn't any collision risk till the next hundred years