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NASA's Bennu Mission: A Cosmic Treasure Trove
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7 minutes
Released:
Oct 12, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Today, we have an absolutely fascinating story that touches upon our unending quest to understand the universe and our place in it. It's about NASA's seven-year mission, Osiris-Rex, to the asteroid Bennu and the bounty of scientific treasures it has brought back to Earth. The mission recently concluded, revealing some unexpected finds that could reshape our understanding of planetary sciences, and it also opens up a world of possibilities for future space exploration.
Astronomers and scientists are exhilarated over the initial results coming out of the Osiris-Rex mission. The spacecraft's voyage to Bennu culminated in September when a capsule carrying rock samples and space dust safely landed in the Utah desert.
Astronomers and scientists are exhilarated over the initial results coming out of the Osiris-Rex mission. The spacecraft's voyage to Bennu culminated in September when a capsule carrying rock samples and space dust safely landed in the Utah desert.
Released:
Oct 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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