"NASA Unveils Abundant Bennu Asteroid Sample from OSIRIS-REx Mission"
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NASA has successfully unlocked the capsule containing the Bennu asteroid sample, collected by the Osiris-Rex spacecraft and dropped in the Utah desert in September 2023. The sample, including dust and rocks up to about 0.4 inch, will be carefully removed and preserved for future research at Johnson Space Center in Houston. Unexpectedly, nearly 3 ounces of Bennu debris stuck on the outside of the capsule were also collected. Scientists hope the asteroid sample will provide valuable insights into the origins of our solar system.
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