NASA Invites Public, Media to Watch Asteroid Mission Begin Return

Tomorrow, our NASASolarSystem OSIRIS-REx mission departs asteroid Bennu, carrying a sample of rocks & dust for return to Earth. Set a reminder to watch live at 4pm ET as the spacecraft begins its journey home: ToBennuAndBack

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