The Last Orbit

The Last Orbit, by bestselling author Ben Mezrich, is a gripping, factual account of the urgent race to prevent a potentially catastrophic asteroid collision with Earth. Drawing on real NASA programs and technological efforts, the book immerses readers in the behind-the-scenes actions of scientists, engineers, and astronauts as they form strategies to defend humanity. With intense, real-time decision-making and escalating risks, this narrative nonfiction combines thrilling storytelling with cutting-edge scientific developments, emphasizing the high-stakes effort for planetary survival.