The Journal of Space Commerce

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ESA and JAXA Advance Potential Apophis Mission Collaboration

Ramses Mission will Shadow Asteroid during Earth Flyby

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Tom Patton
Sep 02, 2025
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The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has requested funding to participate in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (Ramses). Ramses is ESA’s proposed mission to rendezvous with the 1,230-foot asteroid Apophis and accompany it through a safe but exceptionally close flyby of Earth in 2029.

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