Launch date set for asteroid sampling mission

Martin-O2 · ‎08-09-2016

Hey guys,

NASA have announced a September launch date for the first sample recovery mission to an asteroid. OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer) spacecraft will land on the asteroid Bennu and collect around 2 ounces of material and return it to earth in 2023.

The material collected could help us understand the origins of the solar system and the source of water and organic material on Earth.

Obviously a bit of a wait but I'll be keeping an eye on the results of this mission. If you want further information in the OSIRIS-REx craft click here.

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viridis · ‎08-09-2016

Tenner says it crashes.

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sheepdog · ‎08-09-2016

I raise you: hits an asteroid first

Anonymous · ‎08-09-2016

I raise you: doesn't even leave the launch pad

Martin-O2 · ‎08-09-2016

I dunno. NASA have a pretty good track record overall. We'll have to see how this one turns out

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Beenherebefore · ‎09-09-2016

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-37309903

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Anonymous · ‎09-09-2016

I've lost the bet then

Beenherebefore · ‎09-09-2016

Just @viridis and @sheepdog are still in the running

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jonsie · ‎09-09-2016

It will be a total success.

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