OSIRIS-REx Will Collect a Sample from Bennu on October 20th

The date is finally set for OSIRIS-REx’s sampling maneuver. The spacecraft has been at asteroid Bennu since the end of December 2018. During that time, it’s found a few surprises, and mapped the surface in great detail. Now, we can circle October 20th on our calendars, as the date OSIRIS-Rex will collect its sample. OSIRIS-REx …