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Here's how it works. Live 1. News 2. Science & Astronomy NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return to Earth: Live updates OSIRIS-REx's asteroid-sample return capsule will land in Utah on Sept. 23 at around 10 a.m. EDT (1400 GMT). Here's the latest. By Tariq Malik published 17 September 2023 * * * * * * * Comments (0) a sample space capsule parachuting to Earth in a test (Image: (c) NASA) Refresh (60 sec) On Sept. 24, 2023, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission will make history by returning samples of the asteroid Bennu to Earth after seven years in deep space. Launched in 2016, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft reached asteroid Bennu in October 2020 and collected samples from the near-Earth asteroid's surface. On Sept. 24, it will return those samples in a special capsule and parachute, with landing set for 10 a.m. EDT (1400 GMT) at Department of Defense's Utah Test and Training Range near Dugway, Utah. See the latest on the asteroid sample-return's approach, landing and sample processing here. OSIRIS-REx mission | Asteroid Bennu | What are asteroids? Refresh 2023-09-17T14:19:20.833Z OSIRIS-REx 1 week from asteroid sample return a diagram of a space capsule parachuting to Earth This NASA diagram shows how the OSIRIS-REx capsule will return to Earth on Sept. 24 over the course of 4 hours. (Image credit: NASA) NASA is just one week away from the epic landing of its OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample-return capsule, which is packed with pieces of the asteroid Bennu. The landing, which is on track for Sept. 24, 2023, will mark the end of OSIRIS-REx's primary 7-year mission that began with a launch in 2016 and sample-collection at Bennu in October 2020 . Scientists are excited, but also on tenterhooks, as they prepare for OSIRIS-REx's return to Earth. The spacecraft will slam into Earth's atmosphere, protected by a heat shield, and reach speeds of up to 27,000 mph before deploying drogue and main parachutes to slow itself to a more manageable 10 mph. As NASA prepares for the OSIRIS-REx landing, check out our latest coverage below and stay tuned for daily updates leading up to the landing itself! OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe heads toward Earth for Sept. 24 sample delivery NASA's OSIRIS-REx probe put itself on course toward Earth with a thruster firing on Sept. 10, two weeks before its highly anticipated asteroid-sample delivery. NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission almost bit the dust -- then Queen guitarist Brian May stepped in That the mission ultimately succeeded is in part due to Queen guitarist Brian May, who meticulously created 3D images of the rubble pile to help the mission leaders identify safe landing spots. NASA conducts crucial drop test ahead of Sept. 24 arrival of OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample The OSIRIS-REx team performed a crucial drop test on Wednesday (Aug. 30), practicing what they'll do when the mission's real asteroid sample comes home on Sept. 24. OSIRIS-REx science chief reveals NASA's 1st asteroid sampling mission nearly didn't make it (exclusive interview) Dante Lauretta, the chief scientist of NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, talks about the unexpected challenges of NASA's first asteroid sampling attempt in an exclusive interview. Get the Space.com Newsletter Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more! Name: [ ] Your Email Address : [ ] [ ] Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands [ ] Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors [Sign me up] Thank you for signing up to Space. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. 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