Michael Wall is a Senior Space Writer with Space.com and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers exoplanets, spaceflight and military space, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat. His book about the search for alien life, 'Out There,' was published on Nov. 13, 2018. Before becoming a science writer, Michael worked as a herpetologist and wildlife biologist. He has a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology from the University of Sydney, Australia, a bachelor's degree from the University of
NASA will unveil to the world today the fruits of its first asteroid sample-return mission.OSIRIS-REx curation team members at NASA's Johnson Space Center begin the process of removing and flipping the TAGSAM from the avionics deck of the mission's science canister.The probe reached its target in December 2018, setting a record for the smallest cosmic object ever orbited by a spacecraft. In October 2020, OSIRIS-REx swooped down andin Houston.
We'll also get a good look at the sample and, in all likelihood, learn just how much of it there is. The mission team said that OSIRIS-REx snagged about 8.8 ounces of Bennu grit during its sampling dive, but that was just a prelanding estimate. Only the OSIRIS-REx return capsule landed in Utah last month. The larger spacecraft flew past Earth, on its way to another asteroid — the notoriousto keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at:Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers exoplanets, spaceflight and military space, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat.
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