The OSIRIS-REx Mission to Asteroid Bennu - 2024 Update

Explore the latest developments in the OSIRIS-REx mission to asteroid Bennu in this 45-minute lecture presented by Alan Witzgall for the New Jersey Astronomical Association. Gain insights into the mission's progress, scientific discoveries, and potential implications for planetary defense as of 2024. Learn about the challenges and achievements of this groundbreaking asteroid sample return mission, and understand its significance in advancing our knowledge of the early solar system and potentially hazardous near-Earth objects.