Apophis EX isn't just a mission. It's a global event.
We’re not here to watch history happen. We’re here to make it. Our goal is simple, make deep-space exploration more accessible, more repeatable, and more meaningful for science, education, and humanity's future.
Countdown to Apophis's Closest Approach
Interactive 3D orbital tracker showing asteroid 99942 Apophis's real-time position relative to Earth, the Moon, and other planets in our solar system. Using JPL Horizons ephemeris data from NASA, this visualization displays Apophis's trajectory as it approaches its historic closest flyby on April 13, 2029 — passing within 31,600 km of Earth, closer than geostationary satellites.
Simulated Orbital Positions
Wondering where Apophis is right now and where it's headed? Explore it in this interactive model built using the latest JPL/NASA orbital data.
The Moment
On April 13, 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass closer to Earth than our geostationary satellites — visible to the naked eye. A shared moment for all of humanity.
The Mission
ExLabs' ApophisExL mission launches April 2028 — the first-ever commercial rideshare to deep space, rendezvousing with Apophis before its historic flyby.
The Future
This is more than an asteroid flyby. It's a catalyst — accelerating planetary defense, deep-space access, and the technologies that move us toward a Type 1 civilization.
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