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NASA Finally Opened the Asteroid Container and Holy Crap That's a Lot of Asteroid

After months of struggling to get to the bulk of the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample, the space agency has unveiled a treasure trove of ancient rocks and dust. ....

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NASA Finally Cracks Open Asteroid Sample Container

The space agency has been struggling with two pesky fasteners that, for months, stood in the way of the precious Bennu sample. ....

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NASA Discovers Cause of Chute Glitch in Asteroid Sample Landing

The OSIRIS-REx mission narrowly avoided a parachute failure, with an investigation revealing the cause and stressing the need for clear instructions. ....

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NASA's Dragonfly Mission to Titan Faces Further Delays

NASA has postponed the launch of its Dragonfly mission to Titan until 2028, with formal confirmation of the project not expected until later next year. ....

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