Here is a full list of activities leading up to the asteroid “tag” and after to learn how it went.If the sample collection goes as planned, the spacecraft will drop off the sample to Earth in 2023, where it will then undergo analysis in labs at NASA’s Goddard Flight Center and elsewhere, however, 75% of the sample will be achieved.Follow live updates below leading up to the asteroid “tag” and for reaction from OSIRIS-REx team members after the main event.9 a.m.
Today is ‘tag’ timeAre you ready for a game of space TAG? @OSIRISREx will perform the first attempt of Touch-And-Go (TAG) sample collection event on asteroid Bennu today.