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NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft deftly executed a remarkable maneuver, slinging itself into a close orbital embrace around the asteroid Bennu. This precision move involved deploying its Touch-and-Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism (TAGSAM) as a kind of orbital anchor. This daring dance with Bennu allows the spacecraft to study and map the asteroid's surface in unprecedented detail while safeguarding the pristine sample it collected in 2020. OSIRIS-REx's intricate orbital web ensures it maintains proximity while avoiding hazards. This achievement marks another milestone in humanity's quest to unlock the secrets of our solar system's ancient past through asteroid exploration.