“RE: The collection of samples from the asteroid. Have you guys not read or watch The Andromeda Strain This book is all about the collection of samples from an asteroid and when they open it a virus gets out. sorry Rafe – film already made (it was crap – book was good) Correct. Original film wasn’t bad tho (1971). 2008 remake apparently not so hot. “Hi, Buzz crew. I’ve got a “”Well, Actually”" for you… Thanks Rafe, for stirring my thought process. Love the Show, Shreveport, LA