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Osiris-Rex landed in the Utah desert, after leaving in search of asteroid Bennu seven years ago.

It brought back the largest asteroid dust sample ever collected from space.

The dust sample weighs only 250 grams, but scientists are pleased.

Head investigator of Osiris-Rex, Dante Lauretta is eager for research to begin.

Scientists believe the asteroid sample holds key information to understanding the origins of our solar system and life on Earth.

Their main objective is to keep the sample free from contamination.

The information gathered from research on the asteroid dust could help protect Earth.

Bennu's believed to be the most dangerous rock in the universe to us, as it could crash into Earth within the next century.

By understanding the makeup of the asteroid, we can create a plan to steer Bennu away from Earth.

Scientists have decided to store seventy percent of the asteroid dust.

They'd like future generations of scientists, with more advanced technology and techniques, to build on current knowledge.

Lauretta feels satisfied that his years of hard work have resulted in collecting this asteroid sample.

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