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The spacecraft at the center of NASA s first asteroid sample return mission has altered its trajectory in preparation for its return to Earth next year.
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will be maneuvered gradually to deliver capsule holding asteroid samples. NASA plans on dropping off a sample of an asteroid to Earth.
As space exploration evolves, new opportunities to participate and collaborate arise. A series of new awards connecting private industry, academics and public interest illustrate how ASU NewSpace is adapting to the future of space science.