Nasa says Osiris-Rex probe successfully stowed sample from asteroid

Flap that had wedged open put Osiris-Rex mission at risk

Last updated: October 30, 2020 | 02:54

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In this undated image provided by Nasa, a sample container hovers over a capsule on the Osiris-Rex spacecraft near the asteroid Bennu.

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Washington: Nasa said Thursday its robotic spacecraft Osiris-Rex was able to stow a rock and dust sample scooped up from the asteroid Bennu, after a flap that had wedged open put the mission at risk.

“We are here to announce today that we’ve successfully completed that operation,” said Rich Burns, the mission’s project manager.

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