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Here are some interesting schematics of the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft and the capsule carrying rubble and regolith from asteroid Bennu.
The capsule is protected by a heat shield that regulates the temperature inside, keeping the sample below 167 degrees Fahrenheit, reminiscent of Bennu’s surface.
More info at https://spaceflight101.com/osiris-rex/osiris-rex-spacecraft-overview/
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