ESA and JAXA expanded cooperation on Ramses, which is planned to launch in 2028 and reach asteroid Apophis before its close Earth flyby in April 2029. The mission will improve rapid reconnaissance, trajectory assessment, and international response procedures for hazardous near-Earth objects.[5]
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ESA and JAXA expanded cooperation on Ramses, which is planned to launch in 2028 and reach asteroid Apophis before its close Earth flyby in April 2029. The mission will improve rapid reconnaissance, tr
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