Publisher's Synopsis
If you're interested by the marvels and difficulties of exploring the unknown, this book is still for you. The OSIRIS-REx mission, which was the first American mission to gather and return a sample from a near-Earth asteroid, is well-documented in this book. The book will take you on a journey starting with the spacecraft's launch in 2016 and continuing through the asteroid Bennu's appearance and discussion in 2018, the exciting and significant sample collection in 2020, the sample's return and analysis in 2023, and the extended charge to another asteroid, Apophis, in 2029. The book will also show how OSIRIS-REx's scientific and engineering accomplishments increased our knowledge and understanding of near-Earth asteroids, the formation and evolution of our solar system, and the origin and development of life. The book will also discuss OSIRIS-REx's defenses and activities for asteroid operations, planetary defense, and space discourse. The book will also pique your interest and inspire you with the spirit of debate and adventure as well as the passion and curiosity that fuel scientific ingenuity and discovery. The book is ideal for compendiums from all eras and backgrounds because it is written in simple, unambiguous language. Enjoy your entrance into the area.
