OSIRIS-REx Slings Orbital Web Around Asteroid to Capture Sample | 4K

The Osiris Rex mission to asteroid Bennu involved a series of detailed surveys and mapping activities, culminating in a successful sample collection. The spacecraft conducted observations, mapped Bennu at high resolution, and performed rehearsals for the sample collection. On October 20, 2020, Osiris Rex collected a sample from Bennu's surface, exceeding its goal. The mission concluded with preparations for returning the sample to Earth.

What was the primary goal of the Osiris Rex mission when it first arrived at Bennu?

• To establish a permanent base on Bennu

• To capture images of Bennu's surface

• To conduct a preliminary survey of Bennu's characteristics

• To immediately collect samples from Bennu

During the detailed survey in 2019, what was the resolution of the global map created by Osiris Rex?

• 10 centimeters per pixel

• 1 meter per pixel

• 5 centimeters per pixel

• 50 centimeters per pixel

What was the purpose of the rehearsals conducted by Osiris Rex in early 2020?

• To adjust the spacecraft's orbit

• To map new areas of Bennu

• To practice the sample collection maneuver

• To test the spacecraft's communication systems

On what date did Osiris Rex successfully collect a sample from Bennu?

• November 5, 2020

• August 11, 2020

• September 15, 2020

• October 20, 2020

What was the final task of Osiris Rex before departing Bennu?

• To establish a new orbit

• To observe changes on Bennu's surface

• To send data back to Earth

• To collect additional samples