Can we capture a piece of an asteroid for scientific study?
In short: This NASA mission concept explores the technology required to intercept and retrieve material from an asteroid, offering a glimpse into the future of space exploration and planetary science.
The Asteroid Redirect Mission is a proposed NASA initiative focused on capturing a fragment of an asteroid to bring back to Earth. By studying these celestial bodies up close, scientists hope to unlock fundamental secrets about our solar system and the origins of life.
This webcast, originally broadcast by the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on September 23, 2015, examines the complex engineering and advanced technology necessary to successfully execute such a high-stakes mission.
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