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Scratching the Surface: OSIRIS-REx Update

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Carbonaceous definition make NASA go loco! 

The Pluto Manager is back with more details on the OSIRIS-REx mission to 101955 Bennu, a carbonaceous near-Earth asteroid.  Bennu is thought to be one of the oldest rocks formed during the earliest days of our solar system, and offers a priceless glimpse into the history of the universe.  Caitlin explores the importance of what we can learn from Bennu, as well as the riskiness of completing this mission. 

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