NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission: Retrieving and reviewing the first asteroid sample
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NASA will hold a press conference today to discuss the upcoming arrival of the asteroid sample collected by its OSIRIS-REx probe, which is scheduled to land in Utah on September 24. The sample, about 8.8 ounces (250 grams) of dirt and gravel from the asteroid Bennu, will be the focus of the highly anticipated event. The press conference will provide details about the landing and recovery plans, as well as the mission's goals and tasks.
- NASA discussing September arrival of OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample: Watch live today Space.com
- WATCH LIVE: NASA reviews plan to recover Bennu asteroid sample via OSIRIS-REx PBS NewsHour
- Scientists prepare for first asteroid sample to return to Earth, landing in Utah ABC4.com
- NASA prepares to retrieve asteroid samples collected by OSIRIS-REx CTV News
- What is OSIRIS-REx? Everything you need to know about the 1st NASA spacecraft to land on an asteroid Livescience.com
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