Tag: Bennu
Smithsonian Unveils Bennu Asteroid Sample, Previews Future U.S. Exhibits
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., marked a notable event with the debut of a piece of asteroid Bennu. This sample is part of the collection returned to Earth by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, which completed its journey by landing in Utah. At the [more…]
NASA’s Bennu sample collection exceeds target, recovery thwarted by stuck screws
At the Johnson Space Center, the team processing NASA’s asteroid Bennu sample has successfully collected 2.48 ounces (70.3 grams) of rocks and dust, surpassing the agency’s goal of 60 grams. The collected sample includes material found on the outside and inside of the sampler head, accessed through [more…]