Apophis

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:applicationDate April 13, 2029
gptkbp:atmosphere 0.19
gptkbp:classification gptkb:Atira_asteroid
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin Egyptian_god_of_chaos
gptkbp:crew about 30 hours
gptkbp:culturalHeritage featured in various science fiction works
gptkbp:currentLocation not located in the asteroid belt
gptkbp:diameter approximately 370 meters
gptkbp:established gptkb:David_J._Tholen
gptkbp:explores potential future missions proposed
gptkbp:firstAppearance 2021
April 13, 2029
gptkbp:frequentFlyerProgram considered for future flyby missions
gptkbp:futurePlans 2029, 2036, 2068
will be closely monitored leading up to 2029.
gptkbp:hasMajorCity 0.922 AU
gptkbp:historicalEvent monitored since discovery
gptkbp:historicalSignificance notable_for_its_close_approaches_to_Earth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Apophis
gptkbp:impact 1 in 110,000 for 2029
conducted to assess potential consequences
gptkbp:landmark 0.748 AU
gptkbp:larvalStage Yes
gptkbp:length 1.096 AU
gptkbp:mission Earth-crossing_orbit
gptkbp:nonPatentCitation considered for future resource extraction
gptkbp:officialResidence continuously updated by astronomers
radar and optical observations
requires precise tracking due to close approaches
gptkbp:orbitalInclination 0.191
0.988 years
3.3 degrees
none_with_Earth
gptkbp:publicAccess subject of educational outreach programs
widely covered in media due to potential impact risk
gptkbp:rearAxle tilted at 30 degrees
gptkbp:releaseYear June 19, 2004
Haleakala_Observatory,_Hawaii
gptkbp:researchInterest studied for planetary defense
involves multiple international space agencies
gptkbp:riskManagement ongoing evaluations by astronomers
gptkbp:size larger_than_the_Eiffel_Tower
gptkbp:surface silicate rock and metal
gptkbp:title originally designated 2004 MN4
gptkbp:type S-type asteroid
gptkbp:weight approximately 4.1 x 10^10 kg