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    NASA | OSIRIS-REx Investigates Asteroid Bennu

    • Jul 30, 2016
    • Jul 30, 2016 Updated Apr 6, 2021
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    How University of Arizona chose asteroid Bennu for a visit

    How University of Arizona chose asteroid Bennu for a visit

    It's big enough, it's close enough, it's the right color and, dogonnit, scientists like it enough to visit.

    Liftoff! University of Arizona chases an asteroid

    Liftoff! University of Arizona chases an asteroid

    Perfect launch sends tiny craft on a 4-billion-mile journey to bring back a handful of dust.

    UA's Dante Lauretta was 'born to lead' a NASA mission

    UA's Dante Lauretta was 'born to lead' a NASA mission

    As OSIRIS-REx cruises to Bennu, Lauretta and his team are gearing up to receive its treasure.

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    • Safely there: University of Arizona-led OSIRIS-REx arrives at asteroid Bennu
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