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NASA probe collected soil samples from asteroid Bennu

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The American space probe Osiris-Rex completed an ambitious mission and collected rock samples from the asteroid Bennu, which has accompanied it in space since 2018.

The probe approached the surface of a celestial body with a diameter of 500 meters, known as the asteroid Bennu, literally for a few seconds.

NASA called the maneuver the “high-five” – ​​the short landing of the probe reminded them of the clap of two palms. To collect the samples, the probe used a jet of gas to knock them out of the rock.

Scientists hope that Osiris-Rex was able to capture at least a few handfuls of cosmic dust. The researchers would like to receive at least 60 grams, but with a successful approach, it will be possible to send about a kilogram of rock to Earth.

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