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Asteroid Hunter
Book • 2024
The Asteroid Hunter chronicles the high-stakes mission of the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission, led by Dr. Dante Lauretta.
The book is a thrilling account of the mission to retrieve a sample from the asteroid Bennu, which holds secrets of the early Solar System and potential insights into the origins of life.
It also delves into Lauretta's personal journey, from his humble beginnings to becoming a leading figure in planetary science.
The narrative includes the challenges faced during the mission, such as NASA reviews, technical hurdles, and personal losses, making it both an adventure story and a detailed examination of scientific and bureaucratic processes.
The book is a thrilling account of the mission to retrieve a sample from the asteroid Bennu, which holds secrets of the early Solar System and potential insights into the origins of life.
It also delves into Lauretta's personal journey, from his humble beginnings to becoming a leading figure in planetary science.
The narrative includes the challenges faced during the mission, such as NASA reviews, technical hurdles, and personal losses, making it both an adventure story and a detailed examination of scientific and bureaucratic processes.
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