Why NASA Punched an Asteroid

Holding a rock that dates back 4.5 billion years, one can't help but feel a profound connection to the origins of our planet. This isn't just any rock; it's a cosmic time capsule, a piece of the early solar system that has remained largely unchanged since its formation. How did we come to possess such an artifact? What secrets does it hold? Let's delve into the story of this extraordinary space rock and the mission that brought it back to Earth.