{"product_id":"the-asteroid-hunter-a-scientists-journey-to-the-dawn-of-our-solar-system-paperback","title":"The Asteroid Hunter: A Scientist's Journey to the Dawn of Our Solar System - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDante Lauretta\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \"captivating, behind-the-scenes account\" (Sara Seager) 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. Now in paperback with an EXCITING BONUS CHAPTER! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e On 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Leading 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Dante Lauretta \u003c\/b\u003eis a Regents Professor of Planetary Science and Cosmochemistry in the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and the Department of Planetary Sciences at the University of Arizona. Since 2011 he has served as the Principal Investigator for NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return mission. In addition, he is a co-Investigator on Japan's Hayabusa2 asteroid sample return mission, the European Space Agency's Hera planetary defense mission, and Director of the Arizona Astrobiology Center. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dr. Lauretta is a distinguished academic researcher and has published over 200 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and co-edited several academic books. His research has been featured on the covers of \u003ci\u003eScience, Nature, Nature Astronomy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNature Geoscience, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSky and Telescope.\u003c\/i\u003e He has won numerous awards for his work including the NASA Silver Achievement Medal and holds two Guinness World Records. Asteroid 5819 is named \u003ci\u003eLauretta\u003c\/i\u003e in recognition of his scientific contributions. \u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52469265269043,"sku":"9781538722954","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/sm8VbxaZIK9781538722954.webp?v=1759388022","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-asteroid-hunter-a-scientists-journey-to-the-dawn-of-our-solar-system-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}