To the asteroid Bennu went the rocket and spacecraft.
Space Agency NASA has published a video that shows the launch of the spacecraft and rockets to the asteroid Bennu, which is a danger to our planet.
The time of flight can be seen on the video resource YouTube.
The Atlas V rocket and the spacecraft OSIRIS REx launched September 9 from Cape Canaveral (USA). Near the destination they will be in three years, and on the Ground, in accordance with the plan, will be back in four years.
With the help of the rocket and spacecraft will be able to take soil samples of an asteroid, in which researchers hope to detect organic components. If any are identified, scientists will be able to ensure that primitive forms of life on our planet has brought the asteroids.