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NASA finally opens OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample canister after freeing stuck lid
After months of anticipation, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission team has successfully accessed the treasure trove of asteroid material the probe collected during its billion-mile journey.
At last! NASA finally frees lid of asteroid Bennu sample capsule after battling stuck fasteners
NASA technicians have finally removed the two stubborn fasteners that prevented them from accessing all of the asteroid samples returned to Earth by OSIRIS-REx in September.
NASA can't wait for its OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft to meet 'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis in 2029
'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis will make a flyby like no other in recorded history in 2029 as it becomes visible with the naked eye, and NASA's OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft will be on hand to supervise.
'What is that material?': Potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu stumps scientists with its odd makeup
Scientists found signs of organic molecules in the first samples of potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu, as well as a 'head scratching' material that has yet to be identified.
Crossed wires caused parachute problem during OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample delivery, NASA says
Crossed wires likely prevented OSIRIS-REx's return capsule from deploying its drogue parachute during its descent through Earth's atmosphere on Sept. 24, NASA officials say.
Curious double moon discovered orbiting asteroid 'Dinky' now has a name
Asteroid Dinkinesh, target No. 1 on Lucy's journey, turned out to be not one, but two (technically three) space rocks put together. Scientists finally gave its satellite a name.
Asteroid Phaethon's mysterious tail may finally have an explanation
Spectral analysis of the mystery asteroid Phaethon reveals its composition at last.
Japan's mission to bizarre asteroid Phaethon delayed to 2025
Japan's DESTINY+ mission to 3200 Phaethon, the parent body of the famous Geminid meteor shower, will have to wait a bit longer to get off the ground.
