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Asteroids and the Origins of Life - NASA's Osiris-Rex Mission to Bennu

Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube

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Explore the fascinating connection between asteroids and the origins of life on Earth in this 34-minute World Science Festival talk. Join planetary scientists Jessica Barnes and Phil Bland as they discuss NASA's Osiris-Rex mission to the near-Earth asteroid Bennu with moderator Brian Greene. Delve into the mission's beginnings, launch, and sample collection process. Learn about the anticipated findings upon the mission's return to Earth and their potential implications for understanding life's origins. Discover other celestial bodies that could harbor water and life in the universe. Get insights into upcoming missions in the field of asteroid exploration and planetary science. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how asteroids may have played a crucial role in delivering the molecules necessary for life on our planet.

Syllabus

- Introduction
- Participant Introductions
- NASA Mission: Osiris-Rex, the Beginnings
- Launch and Sample Collection
- Return to Earth and Findings
- Celestial Bodies Candidates for Water and Life in the Universe
- Upcoming Missions
- Credits


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World Science Festival

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