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The OSIRIS-REx mission, a landmark achievement in space exploration, has successfully returned to Earth with a precious cargo: samples from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu. Launched in 2016, the mission spent over seven years studying Bennu and ultimately collecting a sample of its surface material. This momentous feat marks the first time the United States has retrieved samples from an asteroid, making OSIRIS-REx a true...

Artemis Program Updates: A Giant Leap Closer to Moon Exploration The Artemis program, NASA's ambitious endeavor to return humans to the Moon by 2025, is making significant strides forward. Here's a comprehensive update on the latest developments: Artemis I Success: On November 16, 2022, the uncrewed Artemis I mission launched successfully, marking the most powerful rocket ever built, the Space Launch System (SLS), and the uncrewed Orion spacecraft. The...

On September 24, 2023, NASA made history with the successful return of the OSIRIS-REx mission, bringing a precious sample of asteroid Bennu back to Earth. This historic event marked the first time the United States has retrieved material from an asteroid, opening a new chapter in our understanding of the early solar system. The Journey of a Billion Miles Launched in September 2016, OSIRIS-REx...