Bennu's Potential Impact
Bennu, a near-Earth asteroid, poses a significant impact risk, with a potential collision date set for September 2421. While it wouldn't cause a global catastrophe like the event that wiped out the dinosaurs, it could devastate a large city and alter the atmosphere for hundreds of miles. The choice of Bennu for the OsiRIS Rex mission stems from its accessibility and intriguing composition, as scientists seek to uncover the role carbon-rich asteroids may have played in the origins of life.In this clip
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