OSIRIS-REx: Quick Facts

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NASA closes the book on epic OSIRIS-REx asteroid-sampling mission: 'I am immensely proud of what we did' • Oct. 20, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (Space)

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OSIRIS-REx launch

OSIRIS-REx at Bennu

OSIRIS-REx capsule

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