Newly released imagery shows OSIRIS-REx's asteroid sample capsule starting its descent toward Earth.
Jam packed issues filled with the latest cutting-edge research, technology and theories delivered in an entertaining and visually stunning way, aiming to educate and inspire readers of all agesThis black-and-white sequence of OSIRIS-REx’s sample return capsule descent toward Earth comes from one of its navigation cameras and was taken in the moments after the capsule’s release from the spacecraft on Sept. 24, 2023.
This image of the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule still attached to the spacecraft’s instrument deck was captured by the spacecraft’s StowCam camera on Sept. 23 at 10:37:55 a.m. EDT , less than 24 hours before the capsule’s release. touched down as planned under parachutesDramatic sampling shows asteroid Bennu is nothing like scientists expected
Mission team members think OSIRIS-REx returned about 8.8 ounces of Bennu material. That's just a pre-landing estimate, however; the exact amount is being worked out now, and will likely be announced during a webcast event on Oct. 11. The OSIRIS-REx sample is expected to be a treasure trove for scientists to study for decades to come, NASA officials have said.
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