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This image of the dwarf planet was captured from New Horizons on July 13, 2015, about 16 hours before the moment of closest approach. The spacecraft was 766,000 kilometers from the surface.

Lowell Scientist Explains Red Splotch on Pluto’s Moon

Sep 16, 2016 Frozen methane builds up at the winter pole, like layers of spray paint.

OSIRIS-REx, Cruising, Sends First Photos of Journey

Sep 15, 2016 University of Arizona mission's spacecraft is healthy as it speeds at more than 12K mph.
Lightning flashes over a house on Tucson's far east side during a monsoon storm.

So Far, Monsoon 2016 Has Been Normal and Above Most Places

Sep 15, 2016 Though when it rains it doesn't pour everywhere, with some areas receiving less.
Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, damaged by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket fire Sept. 1, 2016.

OSIRIS-REx Launch Threatened for a Time by SpaceX Explosion

Sep 14, 2016 Quick work by Air Force saved University of Arizona spacecraft.

Tucson's Exports Near $2.5 Billion in 2015

Sep 13, 2016 Tech industries helped push local businesses' worldwide trade.
Tucson-based company plans to offer balloon rides to edge of space.

Tucson's World View Picking up Altitude With NASA Contracts

Sep 12, 2016 Each new flight has company building its potential, official says.
An Atlas V rocket with the OSIRIS-REx spaceraft atop, lifts off from Kennedy Space Center Sept. 8, 2016.

UA Mission to Asteroid: 'Hopes, Dreams, Hard Work'

Sep 9, 2016 Flawless liftoff leaves scientific team ecstatic; much work lies ahead.

UA's OSIRIS-REx Launch: 'We Got It Exactly Perfect'

Sep 8, 2016 University of Arizona asteroid mission spacecraft begins multi-year journey to asteroid.

Mapping the Intersection of Food, Energy and Water

Sep 8, 2016 NAU professor's research aimed at helping communities head off future crises related to water scarcity.

Does 'Planet Nine' Exist? NAU Astronomer Says Maybe

Sep 8, 2016 Three objects discovered at edge of solar system may lead to planet's existence.

Hours Remain to Scheduled Launch of OSIRIS-REx

Sep 8, 2016 Mission leaders expect success in launch that will start 7-year journey.
The OSIRIS-REx rocket is moved to the launch pad on Sept. 7, one day before the opening of the launch window.

One Day Remains to Launch of UA Asteroid Mission

Sep 7, 2016 Chance blastoff will be postponed is minimal, researchers say.
"OSIRIS-REx: Countdown to Launch" is an in- depth look at the science and scientists behind OSIRIS-REx …the University of Arizona based mission to send a spacecraft to an asteroid, collect a sample, then return that sample to earth.

Countdown Under Way for UA Mission to Asteroid

Sep 6, 2016 OSIRIS-REx spacecraft scheduled for launch Thursday to bring back soil sample.

Just Days Remain Until UA's Asteroid Mission Launch

Sep 5, 2016 University of Arizona-led OSIRIS-REx aims to bring back a few ounces of Bennu by 2023.

Bus Fare Debate: Tucson Wants Revenue; Riders Say No

Sep 2, 2016 Plus: Election Recap, OSIRIS-REx Preview, and US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan speech.

Meet Marshall Flippo, an 89-Year-Old Square Dance Caller Who Still Loves His Work

Sep 1, 2016 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Results from the state primary; the impending launch of OSIRIS-REx; and Gene Wilder remembered.

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