Nasa has landed a spacecraft on an asteroid

[Da Vinci]

 

[Budspencer]

Not a first but still stupendous feat.

 

[Mishale]

how long till we give that Asteroid some freedom

 

[John Done]

OSIRIS-REx has been in Bennu's orbit since December 2018, scanning the asteroid and collecting as much data as possible. It is due to take off in March 2021, samples in tow, and then reach Earth on September 24, 2023. Research on the mission could be critical over the next 100 years, as Bennu's path puts her at risk of colliding with Earth.