"Queen Guitarist Brian May Saves NASA's OSIRIS-REx Mission from Disaster"

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Queen guitarist Brian May played a crucial role in the success of NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission to the asteroid Bennu. May created 3D images of the asteroid's surface, helping mission leaders identify safe landing spots. OSIRIS-REx successfully landed on Bennu and collected a 2-ounce sample of its surface, which could contain extraterrestrial precursors to life on Earth. The mission aimed to investigate whether life on Earth originated from outer space. May emphasized the importance of understanding asteroids, as they may have played a significant role in the development of life on our planet.
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