NASA's Asteroid Mission Foiled by Stubborn Lid and Pesky Screws
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, which successfully collected samples from asteroid Bennu, is facing a challenge in accessing the sample due to two screws that cannot be removed with the current tools approved for use in the mission's glovebox. The team is working on developing new approaches to extract the material while keeping it safe and preserving its scientific integrity. Despite the setback, the mission has already surpassed its goal of bringing at least 60g of rocks and dust to Earth.