The probe OSIRIS-REx going to an asteroid to Benn used gravitation of Earth as I will forgive to correct the speed and the plane of an orbit on the way to the purpose. During maneuver of OSIRIS-REx was in the point, next to Earth, over Antarctica at the height of 17237 km. He has received necessary adjustment of speed and an inclination of an orbit. At present OSIRIS-REx calibrates research tools on the example of the Moon and Earth, going to a rendezvous with Benn. The meeting will take place at the end of 2018. OSIRIS-REx will take samples of soil of an asteroid and will return them to Earth.
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very good work
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Congratulations @maxer27 , we r much excited to know about it, wonderful job you have done.
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