Over 120 Grams of Asteroid Bennu Material Delivered by OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 27, 2024
NASA's groundbreaking OSIRIS-REx mission has set a new benchmark in space exploration by delivering a staggering 4.29 ounces (121.6 grams) of asteroid material to Earth, marking the largest ever asteroid sample collection. The spacecraft's triumphant return on September 24, 2023, with samples from asteroid Bennu, not only surpassed the mission's initial goal of 60 grams but also highlighted the