US to collect, return asteroid samples for first time

US to collect, return asteroid samples for first time

A spacecraft circling an ancient asteroid 200 million miles away will attempt to descend to its surface Tuesday. The OSIRIS-REx mission aims to bring back at least 60 grams of asteroid Bennu, the biggest otherworldly haul from beyond the moon. (Oct. 19)

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