NASA | OSIRIS-REx Investigates Asteroid Bennu
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It's big enough, it's close enough, it's the right color and, dogonnit, scientists like it enough to visit.
Perfect launch sends tiny craft on a 4-billion-mile journey to bring back a handful of dust.
As OSIRIS-REx cruises to Bennu, Lauretta and his team are gearing up to receive its treasure.
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