NASA Probe Reveals Likely Asteroid Debris, Offering Glimpse into Earth's Formation
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NASA's Osiris-Rex mission successfully landed in the western United States after a 3.86-billion-mile journey, and upon opening the space probe, scientists found black debris on the avionics deck. The residue is likely a result of collection issues that were eventually solved. The bulk of the asteroid sample will be revealed to the public on October 11 and will be used to better understand the formation of the solar system and potential asteroid threats to Earth.
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