OSIRIS-REx Launch Threatened for a Time by SpaceX Explosion
Quick work by Air Force saved University of Arizona spacecraft.
Tucson's World View Picking up Altitude With NASA Contracts
Each new flight has company building its potential, official says.
UA's OSIRIS-REx Launch: 'We Got It Exactly Perfect'
University of Arizona asteroid mission spacecraft begins multi-year journey to asteroid.
Does 'Planet Nine' Exist? NAU Astronomer Says Maybe
Three objects discovered at edge of solar system may lead to planet's existence.
Hours Remain to Scheduled Launch of OSIRIS-REx
Mission leaders expect success in launch that will start 7-year journey.
One Day Remains to Launch of UA Asteroid Mission
Chance blastoff will be postponed is minimal, researchers say.
Bus Fare Debate: Tucson Wants Revenue; Riders Say No
Plus: Election Recap, OSIRIS-REx Preview, and US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan speech.
Countdown Under Way for UA Mission to Asteroid
OSIRIS-REx spacecraft scheduled for launch Thursday to bring back soil sample.
NASA: UA Space Launch On Track Despite Rocket Explosion
Incident at adjacent launchpad prompts look at potential effects on asteroid mission.
Just Days Remain Until UA's Asteroid Mission Launch
University of Arizona-led OSIRIS-REx aims to bring back a few ounces of Bennu by 2023.
Asteroid Mission Focus of UA Planetary Science Open House
Next door, the Flandrau Science Center will unveil its renovated planetarium theater.
OSIRIS-REx Rocket Ready for Dress Rehearsal
With blastoff around the corner, UA-led mission's ride heading to launch pad for testing
UA Asteroid Mission Aims for Clues to Solar System Origins
OSIRIS-REx launch window opens Sept. 8; flight scheduled for 7 years.
UA Scientists to Make 3-D Map of Universe for Dark Energy Clues
Kitt Peak instrument will measure light of 35 million objects over 5 years.
OSIRIS-REx Mission Undergoing Finishing Touches for Launch
Scientists say spacecraft in good shape; scheduled launch is 34 days away.
