NASA Unveils Historic Near-Earth Asteroid Sample in Live Broadcast

NASA is set to unveil the largest soil sample ever collected from an asteroid, which was brought back to Earth by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. The sample was taken from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu and holds valuable clues about the origins and development of rocky planets like Earth, as well as the potential for the evolution of life. The sample, estimated to weigh between 100 to 250 grams, will be analyzed by scientists in 60 laboratories worldwide. The announcement will also confirm if the sample is free of terrestrial contamination and reveal its physical characteristics. NASA is launching a separate mission to the asteroid Psyche on Thursday.