Now, the lander has to take off and return to Earth. But will the small push it gives the asteroid while leaving affect Bennu’s orbit? Might it redirect the asteroid to a collision course with Earth? Unintended consequences!
But, if it does so, it proves that hazardous asteroids can be easily redirected if they threaten Earth and are discovered in time.
Oh, I missed the touch and go. So it’s already imparted any possible push. Now we must monitor it for any changes.