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Just A Couple Of Weeks From Now, OSIRIS-REx Will Grab A Sample From Bennu

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Just A Couple Of Weeks From Now, OSIRIS-REx Will Grab A Sample From Bennu

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    Just A Couple Of Weeks From Now, OSIRIS-REx Will Grab A Sample From Bennu
    by Evan Gough

    NASA is about to achieve another first for their organization. In about three weeks time, on October 20th, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will descend to Bennu’s surface, briefly touch down, and collect a sample from the asteroid. The spacecraft will collect a minimum of 60 grams (2 oz.) of material for return to Earth. When the …

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