NASA's OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission

The video discusses NASA's Osiris Rex mission to asteroid Bennu, highlighting its scientific goals, including understanding the origins of life and the solar system. Bennu's orbit and potential impact on Earth are examined, emphasizing the importance of studying its thermal forces. The video details the sample collection process using the Tag Sam device and the challenges of operating in low gravity. The mission aims to return the largest extraterrestrial sample since the Apollo missions, providing valuable insights for future scientific research.

What makes Bennu an ideal target for NASA's Osiris Rex mission?

• Its status as a time capsule from the early solar system

• Its potential to impact Earth

• Its proximity to Earth

• Its large size compared to other asteroids

Why is it important to study the thermal emissions of Bennu?

• To determine its composition

• To predict its future orbital path

• To measure its temperature

• To assess its potential for mining

What is the primary challenge of sampling an asteroid like Bennu?

• High radiation levels

• Low gravity environment

• Extreme temperatures

• Lack of atmosphere

How does the Tag Sam device collect samples from Bennu?

• By drilling into the surface

• By using a robotic arm

• By blowing high-pressure nitrogen gas

• By using a magnetic field

What is the significance of the samples collected from Bennu?

• They will be used for commercial purposes

• They will help understand the history of the solar system

• They will be used to build new spacecraft

• They will be displayed in museums