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NOVA•Season 47•Episode 14

Touching the Asteroid

7.9/10 · 73 votesOct 21, 202055 min

Ranked #10 of 16 in Season 47•matches the season avg

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In October 2020, a NASA spacecraft called OSIRIS-REx attempts to reach out and grab a piece of an asteroid named Bennu to bring it back to Earth. The OSIRIS-REx team has just three chances to extend its spacecraft’s specialized arm, touch down for five seconds,

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Episode Summary

"Touching the Asteroid" is episode 14 of NOVA season 47. It scored 7.9/10 from 73 votes, ranking #10 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on October 21, 2020.

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