Summary:
- Chinese scientists are proposing a mission to send a swarm of small CubeSat satellites to study the infamous asteroid Apophis as it passes by Earth in 2029.
- Apophis is a large asteroid that will come very close to Earth in 2029, providing a unique opportunity for scientific observation and study.
- The CubeSat swarm mission would allow for multiple spacecraft to gather data on Apophis's size, composition, and other characteristics, giving scientists a more comprehensive understanding of this potentially hazardous asteroid.