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space2 years ago

"NASA Successfully Reveals Bennu Asteroid Samples After 7-Year Mission"

NASA successfully opened its asteroid Bennu sample container, revealing a collection of dust and rocks scraped off Bennu by spacecraft OSIRIS-REx. The Touch-and-Go-Sample Acquisition Mechanism (TAGSAM) resides in a special compartment to prevent contamination, and the team had to develop new tools to open the container. In other news, Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality headset is available for pre-order, NVIDIA's RTX 4070 Super offers raw power for gaming, and Russian state-sponsored hackers accessed the emails of Microsoft's senior leadership.

via Engadget|
#asteroid-sample#bennu-asteroid#nasa
space2 years ago

NASA's Ongoing Struggle to Open Asteroid Sample Container Raises Questions

NASA is facing difficulties in opening the sample container from the asteroid Bennu, two months after successfully collecting rocks and dust from its surface. The Touch-and-Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism (TAGSAM) has presented unexpected challenges, with two fasteners unable to be removed using the current tools. NASA's team is working to troubleshoot the problem, but the constraints of the OSIRIS-REx glovebox, designed to prevent contamination, have complicated the process. Despite these challenges, NASA has managed to extract 70.3 grams of material from the TAGSAM, surpassing the initial goal of 60 grams and providing valuable insights into the composition of the asteroid.

via WION|
#asteroid-bennu#nasa#osiris-rex-spacecraft
spacescience2 years ago

NASA's Struggle to Open Asteroid Sample Container Persists After 2 Months

NASA is still unable to open the canister containing an asteroid sample, two months after its discovery. The sample, collected from asteroid Bennu, holds important clues about the origin of the solar system and the formation of Earth. Despite successfully retrieving 70.3 grams of rocks and dust from outside and inside the sample head, two of the 35 fasteners on the Touch-and-Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism (TAGSAM) cannot be removed with the current tools approved for use. NASA is now focusing on developing new tools to access the remaining 250 grams of the sample.

via LADbible|
#asteroid-sample#bennu#nasa
spacescience2 years ago

"NASA Foiled: Recovered Asteroid Remains Sealed, Study Delayed"

NASA is facing a challenge in studying the sample collected from the asteroid Bennu as they are unable to open the Touch-and-Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism (TAGSAM) due to two fasteners that cannot be removed with the current tools. The team has accessed 70.3 grams of rocks and dust from outside and inside the sample head, surpassing their initial goal, but there is still material inside that remains inaccessible. The tools used must fit inside a glovebox to maintain sample purity and prevent contamination.

via UNILAD|
#asteroid-bennu#nasa#sample-analysis
space2 years ago

NASA's Mission to Retrieve Ancient Asteroid Sample Hits Unexpected Obstacle

NASA successfully brought back an asteroid sample from the OSIRIS-REx mission, but is now working on retrieving the rest of the sample from the TAGSAM head. Scientists have already collected 70.3 grams of rock and dust from the sampler hardware, surpassing NASA's goal. Preliminary studies show that the sample contains high-carbon content and water, potentially providing insights into the formation of the solar system and the origins of life on Earth. NASA is actively working on solutions to access the remaining sample while ensuring the scientific integrity of the collection.

via USA TODAY|
#asteroid-sample#nasa#osiris-rex
space-exploration2 years ago

NASA Struggles to Unlock Priceless Asteroid Sample

NASA successfully returned a sample of asteroid Bennu to Earth, but now faces a problem as they cannot open the Touch-and-Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism (TAGSAM) to access a significant portion of the sample. Two fasteners on the TAGSAM head are stuck, and the current tools approved for use in the glovebox cannot remove them. The team needs to find a way to access the samples without compromising their integrity. Despite this setback, NASA has already accessed 70.3 grams of rocks and dust from the sample and will develop a new technique for removing the fasteners while processing the samples they have already collected.

via IFLScience|
#asteroid-sample#contamination#nasa
space-science2 years ago

NASA Struggles to Unlock Priceless Asteroid Sample

NASA is facing difficulty in opening the container holding the dirt sample collected from asteroid Bennu due to the sealed Touch-and-Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism (TAGSAM). The container needs to be opened in a special glovebox to minimize Earth contamination, but two fasteners cannot be removed with the current tools. Despite this setback, the team has managed to collect 70.3 grams of asteroid material from the travel canister and around the outside of the TAGSAM. The sample will be opened using new approaches while maintaining its integrity and cleanliness.

via ScienceAlert|
#asteroid-bennu#contamination#nasa
space2 years ago

"NASA Struggles to Unlock Asteroid Sample"

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, which aims to return asteroid samples to Earth, has encountered difficulties in opening the container storing the majority of the samples. Two fasteners on the Touch-and-Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism (TAGSAM) could not be removed with the current tools, hindering access to the material. The team is working on new approaches to extract the samples while ensuring their safety. Despite the setback, preliminary analysis of samples found outside the container has revealed the presence of water and carbon, supporting the theory of asteroids' role in the development of life on Earth.

via Futurism|
#asteroid-sample#nasa#osiris-rex
space2 years ago

"NASA Uncovers Black Dust and Debris from Asteroid Sample Canister"

NASA has opened the lid of the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return capsule and found "black dust and debris" inside, likely from the asteroid Bennu. The capsule has brought back approximately 250 grams of pristine material, making it the largest collection of cosmic material from beyond the Moon. The next step is to disassemble the Touch and Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism (TAGSAM) to reveal the sample, which will be done with precision to avoid contact with the material. NASA will livestream the disassembly process and sample reveal on October 11.

via IFLScience|
#asteroid-sample#bennu#nasa