Asteroid Apophis

In the best-case scenario, Asteroid Apophis will pass Earth on Friday, April 13, 2029, at a distance of roughly 19,000 miles (31,000 kilometers), narrowly avoiding impact. While this close encounter raises hopes of a safe passage, the uncertainty surrounding cosmic events has fueled a growing belief that non-human intelligences (NHI) could intervene with advanced technologies. This possibility is driving the fast-track push for UFO and NHI disclosure, as many believe their assistance may be essential if a direct impact scenario ever becomes a reality. Could their guardianship be the safeguard we need?

Initially, when Apophis was discovered in 2004, astronomers estimated a 2.7% chance of impact, which was alarmingly high for an asteroid of its size. This percentage represented the possibility that Apophis could pass through a gravitational “keyhole,” a small region of space where Earth’s gravity could alter its orbit enough to put it on a collision course during future flybys, particularly in 2036 or later.

The distance between Earth and the Moon averages about 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers), so when Apophis passes at 19,000 miles (31,000 kilometers) from Earth in 2029, it will be far closer than the Moon—roughly 1/12th of that distance. To put this in perspective, some satellites orbit Earth at higher altitudes, meaning Apophis will be nearer to us than many of the objects we’ve launched into space.

If SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, which can reach a speed of around 17,500 mph (28,000 kph) in low-Earth orbit, were dispatched to intercept Apophis, it could cover this distance in just over an hour. This is astonishingly fast in space terms, yet highlights how perilously close Apophis will be to our planet. This close proximity gives scientists a unique opportunity to study the asteroid up close, but it also underscores the importance of continued monitoring because who really knows.

Although further observations have significantly reduced this risk, Earth’s gravity will undoubtedly influence its orbit and rotation, and while current models suggest this won’t lead to a future impact, small uncertainties exist. Slight perturbations in its trajectory—whether from Earth’s gravity or other cosmic factors—cannot be entirely ruled out, leaving a lingering, albeit remote, possibility that future encounters with Earth might present different risks.

Boyd Bushman, a former Lockheed Martin engineer, discusses asteroid Apophis and its potential to impact Earth in the future. He begins by describing an image of a large rock, which he explains had passed between the Moon and Earth about five years prior to the interview taking us to its discovery in 2004.

Bushman states that this asteroid will return in 2029, and once again pass between the Earth and the Moon. His main concern, however, is the subsequent return of the asteroid in 2036. He predicts that during this encounter, Apophis will no longer just pass by Earth but will impact somewhere between Siberia and Africa. Bushman stresses the catastrophic scale of such an event, comparing it to the Tunguska explosion, but far more destructive, potentially releasing energy on a scale many times greater. He suggests that the impact’s devastation will depend on the asteroid’s velocity. He also indicates that scientists are actively tracking Apophis, acknowledging that multiple orbital variants exist, which could affect the asteroid’s trajectory.

The Tunguska explosion, which occurred on June 30, 1908, is considered the largest impact event in recorded history. The explosion, caused by an asteroid or comet fragment, flattened approximately 80 million trees over an area of about 830 square miles in a remote region of Siberia near the Tunguska River. The force of the explosion was immense, estimated to be between 10 to 15 megatons, which is about 1,000 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. Despite its colossal energy, the event left no impact crater, as the asteroid is believed to have exploded in the atmosphere at an altitude of 5 to 10 kilometers. The blast was so powerful that it generated seismic waves detected as far away as Washington, D.C., and airwaves strong enough to knock people off their feet and break windows hundreds of kilometers away.

Asteroid 99942 Apophis was named after the ancient Egyptian deity “Apophis” (or “Apep”), the god of chaos and destruction. This name was chosen due to the initial fears it sparked when first discovered in 2004. Early calculations suggested a significant chance that Apophis could collide with Earth during its close approach in 2029, which would have devastating consequences.

Boyd Bushman, a senior scientist at Lockheed Martin, became known for his claims about UFOs and extraterrestrial beings in his later years. He stated that he had firsthand knowledge of government interactions with alien entities and had seen advanced technology, including antigravity capabilities, purportedly used by these beings. Bushman also claimed to have worked on secret projects involving this technology and shared photographs he said were of alien spacecraft.

The Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (RAMSES) is a planetary defense mission developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) to study asteroid Apophis during its exceptionally close flyby of Earth in 2029. This mission is significant because Apophis, a 375-meter-wide asteroid, will pass within 32,000 kilometers of Earth, closer than many satellites. Such close approaches of large asteroids happen only once every 7,500 years or so. RAMSES aims to rendezvous with Apophis before its flyby and accompany it during its approach to observe how Earth’s gravity alters the asteroid’s surface and rotation. This will provide invaluable data for understanding how to handle potential future asteroid threats. The mission is a collaboration with NASA, which will conduct additional post-flyby observations using its OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft​.

Some of us believe that the Earth is under the guardianship of non-human intelligence (NHI), particularly when it comes to UFOs and their advanced technology. A growing number of people see the recent developments in UFO and NHI disclosure as signs of hope for the future, especially concerning events like the close approaches of Apophis in 2029 and 2036. There is a belief that these intelligences could intervene and assist humanity, using their advanced technology to protect Earth from potential cosmic threats. As we near these critical dates, many feel that disclosure may also serve to alleviate the growing anxiety about such existential risks. The knowledge that we are not alone, and potentially under watchful guardianship, fuels optimism and provides a sense of security. People look to these revelations as a beacon of hope, reminding us that even in the face of potential catastrophe, all is not lost. This belief in external protection inspires confidence that humanity may have unseen allies ready to step in, offering salvation at a time when we might need it most.