{"product_id":"the-asteroid-hunter","title":"The Asteroid Hunter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOW IN PAPERBACK A \"captivating, behind-the-scenes account\" of NASA's historic OSIRIS-REx mission to return an asteroid sample and unlock the mystery of formation on life on earth braided with the remarkable life story of the mission's leader, Dr. Dante Lauretta (Sara Seager).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn September 11, 1999, humanity made a monumental discovery in the vastness of space. Scientists uncovered an asteroid of immense scientific importance-a colossal celestial entity. As massive as an aircraft carrier and towering as high as the iconic Empire State Building, this cosmic titan was later named Bennu. Remarkable for much more than its size, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeading the expedition was Dr. Dante Lauretta, the Principal Investigator of NASA's audacious OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. Tasked with unraveling Bennu's mysteries, his team embarked on a daring 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA tale of destiny and danger, \u003ci\u003eThe Asteroid Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles the high-stakes mission firsthand, narrated by Dr. Lauretta. It offers readers an intimate glimpse into the riveting exploits of the mission and Dr. Lauretta's wild, winding personal journey to Bennu and back. Peeling back the curtain on the wonders of the cosmos, this enthralling account promises a rare glimpse into the tightly woven fabric of scientific exploration, where technical precision converges with humanity's profound curiosity and indominable spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Central Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54249907454296,"sku":"9781538722954","price":21.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781538722954_5a581940-4cea-4718-af23-4d847e804d86.jpg?v=1765667736","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/the-asteroid-hunter","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}