Russian scientists wants to hit asteroid with modified ICBMs in 2036

Asteroid Apophis is expected to flypast Earth in 2036 and scientists in Russia are hoping to use the opportunity to launch modified intercontinental ballistic missiles at it to see if they are suitable for destroying near-Earth asteroids.

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