<p class="p1">So with a sample of asteroid Bennu firmly inside OSIRIS-REx's return capsule, it's time to bring this treasure home. So scientists can study the composition and history of the space rock. But it's not the only sample return mission out there, with Japan's Hayabusa II mission also bringing asteroid debris home. So today, let's talk about the missions and what we've learned so far.</p>

So with a sample of asteroid Bennu firmly inside OSIRIS-REx's return capsule, it's time to bring this treasure home. So scientists can study the composition and history of the space rock. But it's not the only sample return mission out there, with Japan's Hayabusa II mission also bringing asteroid debris home. So today, let's talk about the missions and what we've learned so far.

<p>So with a sample of asteroid Bennu firmly inside OSIRIS-REx's return capsule, it's time to bring this treasure home. So scientists can study the composition and history of the space rock. But it's not the only sample return mission out there, with Japan's Hayabusa II mission also bringing asteroid debris home. So today, let's talk about the missions and what we've learned so far.</p>

Ep. 584: Sample Return Missions From Asteroids

This is the full live stream audio of the Astronomy Cast episodes. The first half hour is the regular episode, and the second half hour is a Q&A session with questions submitted by live viewers and email.

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This is the full live stream audio of the Astronomy Cast episodes. The first half hour is the regular episode, and the second half hour is a Q&amp;A session with questions submitted by live viewers and email.

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Ep. 584: Sample Return Missions From Asteroids

Ep. 584: Sample Return Missions From Asteroids