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        Showers with a possible thunderstorm early, then variable clouds overnight with still a chance of showers. Low 51F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%..

        Tonight

        Showers with a possible thunderstorm early, then variable clouds overnight with still a chance of showers. Low 51F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

        Updated: March 9, 2026 @ 4:42 pm

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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

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

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    Liftoff! University of Arizona chases an asteroid

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

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