OSIRIS-REx's Epic Billion-Mile Journey Unveils Space Rock Treasure

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is set to release a capsule containing a sample of primordial space rock collected from asteroid Bennu, aiming for a landing in Utah's Great Salt Lake Desert on September 24. The capsule will face challenges such as extreme temperatures, high speeds, and potential weather conditions during its descent. Recovery teams will closely monitor the weather, particularly wind speed and direction, which could affect the landing location. The landing range in the desert has been chosen for its safety and controlled environment. Once recovered, the sample will be studied to gain insights into the formation of the solar system.