Rocket-Lovers Watch OSIRIS-REx Launch

Katrina Jackson from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center shares her excitement about witnessing the launch of the Osiris Rex mission at Kennedy Space Center. The mission aims to study the near-Earth asteroid Bennu and return a sample to Earth. Various attendees express their feelings about the launch, highlighting the emotional and awe-inspiring nature of witnessing a rocket launch. The mission is significant for space exploration, as it will provide valuable insights into asteroids and potentially answer fundamental questions about the origins of life. The video concludes with the successful launch of Osiris Rex and a brief overview of the mission timeline.

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