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NASA’s first asteroid sample coming to Earth. What could it uncover?The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is expected to land in the United States on Sunday carrying 250g of rock and dust from the surface of asteroid Bennu for scientific research.ScienceSep 23, 2023
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NASA spacecraft collects up to 4.5 pounds of asteroid to be sent to EarthThe spacecraft Osiris-Rex won't depart Bennu's neighbourhood until March at the earliest, when the asteroid and Earth are properly aligned.ScienceOct 29, 2020
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NASA spacecraft grabs rock from speeding Bennu asteroid in historic firstThe OSIRIS-REx spacecraft played 'tag' with the surface of the asteroid, snatching a sample of rock in a historic first for NASA.TrendingOct 21, 2020
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An asteroid apocalypse could occur in the year 2135. Here’s how scientists hope to prevent itScientists are exploring whether a series of spacecraft launches could be used to deflect asteroid Bennu off-course and prevent it from striking the Earth.ScienceMar 23, 2018
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NASA launches spacecraft searching for origins of life, with a little help from CanadaNASA's first asteroid-sampling spacecraft was poised for an evening takeoff Thursday as crowds gathered to witness the start of its seven-year quest.ScienceSep 8, 2016
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NASA asteroid probe may find clues to origins of life on EarthA U.S. space probe was cleared for launch on Thursday to collect and return samples from an asteroid in hopes of learning more about the origins of life on Earth and perhaps elsewhere in the solar system.ScienceSep 6, 2016
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NASA invites you to send your art to an asteroidIf you want to get to another world, NASA is giving you your chance — in a way.ScienceFeb 23, 2016
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