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668380The Asteroid Hunterhttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-asteroid-hunter-1/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/1285817/df609c53-9b60-46c6-ab01-aeeced5d9aef.jpg?v=638337787720370000206243MXNGrand Central PublishingInStock/Ebooks/<p><strong>In this "captivating, behind-the-scenes account" of NASAs historic mission to return an asteroid sample and unlock the mystery of life on earth, readers will experience the daring mission while learning about its brave crew (Sara Seager).</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Leading the expedition was Dr. Dante Lauretta, the Principal Investigator of NASAs audacious OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. His team embarked on a quest to retrieve a precious sample from the asteroids surface one that held the potential to not only unlock the secrets of lifes origins, but also to avert an unprecedented catastrophe.</p><p>A tale of destiny and danger, <em>The Asteroid Hunter</em> chronicles the high-stakes mission firsthand and promises a rare glimpse into the tightly woven fabric of scientific exploration, where technical precision converges with humanitys profound curiosity and indominable spirit.</p><p>Now in paperback with an exciting bonus chapter!</p>...663173The Asteroid Hunter206243https://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-asteroid-hunter-1/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/1285817/df609c53-9b60-46c6-ab01-aeeced5d9aef.jpg?v=638337787720370000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20249781538722961_W3siaWQiOiJjNDM5OWE1MS1iMWE0LTRlNDMtYTkzYS1iZmZmNmI0NDE1MzAiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjI0MywiZGlzY291bnQiOjM3LCJzZWxsaW5nUHJpY2UiOjIwNiwiaW5jbHVkZXNUYXgiOnRydWUsInByaWNlVHlwZSI6Ildob2xlc2FsZSIsImN1cnJlbmN5IjoiTVhOIiwiZnJvbSI6IjIwMjUtMTAtMDNUMTE6MDA6MDBaIiwicmVnaW9uIjoiTVgiLCJpc1ByZW9yZGVyIjpmYWxzZX1d9781538722961_<p><strong>A gripping and revelatory first-hand account of NASAs 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 missions leader, Dr. Dante Lauretta.</strong></p><p>On September 11, 1999, humanity made a monumental discovery in the vastness of space. Scientists uncovered an asteroid of immense scientific importancea 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.</p><p>Leading the expedition was Dr. Dante Lauretta, the Principal Investigator of NASAs audacious OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. Tasked with unraveling Bennus mysteries, his team embarked on a daring quest to retrieve a precious sample from the asteroids surface one that held the potential to not only unlock the secrets of lifes origins but also to avert an unprecedented catastrophe.</p><p>A tale of destiny and danger, <em>The Asteroid Hunter</em> 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. Laurettas 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 humanitys profound curiosity and indominable spirit.</p>...(*_*)9781538722961_<p><strong>In this "captivating, behind-the-scenes account" of NASAs historic mission to return an asteroid sample and unlock the mystery of life on earth, readers will experience the daring mission while learning about its brave crew (Sara Seager).</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Leading the expedition was Dr. Dante Lauretta, the Principal Investigator of NASAs audacious OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. His team embarked on a quest to retrieve a precious sample from the asteroids surface one that held the potential to not only unlock the secrets of lifes origins, but also to avert an unprecedented catastrophe.</p><p>A tale of destiny and danger, <em>The Asteroid Hunter</em> chronicles the high-stakes mission firsthand and promises a rare glimpse into the tightly woven fabric of scientific exploration, where technical precision converges with humanitys profound curiosity and indominable spirit.</p><p>Now in paperback with an exciting bonus chapter!</p>...9781538722961_Grand Central Publishinglibro_electonico_99cf9823-b9cc-3726-a0e9-d4d78952f2c5_9781538722961;9781538722961_9781538722961Dante LaurettaInglésMéxico2024-03-19T00:00:00+00:00https://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/hachetteuk-epub-1f7032c3-c5aa-4fbb-92f3-c92a9cab11fa.epub2024-03-19T00:00:00+00:00Grand Central Publishing