Astronaut Preparing to Take Samples (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

Astronaut Preparing to Take Samples

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This concept image shows an astronaut preparing to take samples from a captured asteroid after it has been relocated to a stable orbit in the Earth-moon system. Hundreds of rings are affixed to the asteroid capture bag, helping the astronaut carefully navigate the surface.

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