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The Asteroid Hunter: A Scientist's Journey to the Dawn of Our Solar System
Paperback
Biographies GeneralAstronomy & SpaceHistory & Philosophy of Science
Publisher Price: $19.99
ISBN13: 9781538722954
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: Mar 11 2025
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.70
Height: 1.10 Width: 5.40 Depth: 8.20
Language: English
On September 11, 1999, humanity made a monumental discovery: an asteroid as massive as an aircraft carrier and towering as high as the Empire State Building. This cosmic titan (later named Bennu) belonged to a rare breed of asteroids capable of revealing the essence of life itself. But just as Bennu became a beacon of promise, researchers identified a grave danger. Hurtling through space, it threatens to collide with our planet on September 24, 2182.
Leading the expedition was Dr. Dante Lauretta, the Principal Investigator of NASA's audacious OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. His team embarked on a quest to retrieve a precious sample from the asteroid's surface -- one that held the potential to not only unlock the secrets of life's origins, but also to avert an unprecedented catastrophe.
A tale of destiny and danger, The Asteroid Hunter chronicles the high-stakes mission firsthand and promises a rare glimpse into the tightly woven fabric of scientific exploration, where technical precision converges with humanity's profound curiosity and indominable spirit.
Now in paperback with an exciting bonus chapter!
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