<p>Last week we talked about sample return missions from the Moon and Mars, but scientists have retrieved samples from other objects in the Solar System, including comets and asteroids. What does it take to return a piece of rock from space, and what have we learned so far?</p>

Last week we talked about sample return missions from the Moon and Mars, but scientists have retrieved samples from other objects in the Solar System, including comets and asteroids. What does it take to return a piece of rock from space, and what have we learned so far?

Ep. 708: What Goes Into Sample Return Missions From Asteroids & Comets?

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. 708: What Goes Into Sample Return Missions From Asteroids & Comets?

Ep. 708: What Goes Into Sample Return Missions From Asteroids & Comets?