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We Finally Know How Much of That Asteroid OSIRIS-REx Grabbed in Space

A view of eight sample trays containing the final material from asteroid Bennu.
A view of eight sample trays containing the final material from asteroid Bennu. Photo: NASA/Erika Blumenfeld & Joseph Aebersold

After opening up that stubborn sample canister, NASA was finally able to weigh the full amount of asteroid bits snagged by its spacecraft more than three years ago. As it turns out, there is plenty of space rock that made its way to Earth. – Passant Rabie Read More